KWL
Guilin City
China
16,432 km
10,210 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
16,432 km
10,210 mi / 8,872 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
287°
west northwest

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KWL SSA
Airport Name Guilin Liangjiang International Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code KWL SSA
ICAO Code ZGKL SBSV
City Guilin City Salvador
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Bahia
Elevation 570 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 25.220000, 110.040000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Guilin City (KWL) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) in Guilin City, China to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 16,432 kilometers (10,210 miles / 8,872 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 16:53 in Guilin City, it's 05:53 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.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Guilin City (KWL) follows a heading of 63° (east 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 Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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