LHI
Lereh-Papua Island
Indonesia
18,221 km
11,322 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
18,221 km
11,322 mi / 9,839 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
186°
south

Airport Comparison

LHI SSA
Airport Name Lereh Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code LHI SSA
ICAO Code WAJL SBSV
City Lereh-Papua Island Salvador
Country Indonesia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Jayapura America/Bahia
Elevation 1,317 ft 64 ft
Coordinates -3.130000, 139.940000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Lereh-Papua Island (LHI) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lereh Airport (LHI) in Lereh-Papua Island, Indonesia to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 18,221 kilometers (11,322 miles / 9,839 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south at a heading of 186°.

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 Indonesia 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 22:40 in Lereh-Papua Island, it's 10:40 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,253 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Lereh Airport.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Lereh-Papua Island (LHI) follows a heading of 174° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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