KUV
Kunsan
South Korea
17,047 km
10,593 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
17,047 km
10,593 mi / 9,205 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
326°
northwest

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KUV SSA
Airport Name Kunsan Air Base Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code KUV SSA
ICAO Code RKJK SBSV
City Kunsan Salvador
Country South Korea Brazil
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Bahia
Elevation 29 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 35.900000, 126.620000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Kunsan (KUV) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kunsan Air Base (KUV) in Kunsan, South Korea to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 17,047 kilometers (10,593 miles / 9,205 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 South Korea 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 10:01 in Kunsan, it's 22:01 in Salvador. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Kunsan (KUV) follows a heading of 28° (north 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 Kunsan Air Base (KUV) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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