JZH
Jiuzhaigou
China
15,571 km
9,676 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
15,571 km
9,676 mi / 8,408 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

JZH SSA
Airport Name Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code JZH SSA
ICAO Code ZUJZ SBSV
City Jiuzhaigou Salvador
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Bahia
Elevation 11,327 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 32.850000, 103.680000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Jiuzhaigou (JZH) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport (JZH) in Jiuzhaigou, China to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 15,571 kilometers (9,676 miles / 8,408 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting China with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:05 in Jiuzhaigou, it's 16:05 in Salvador. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 11,263 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Jiuzhaigou (JZH) follows a heading of 54° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport (JZH) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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