The flight distance from Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ) in Luang Phabang, Laos to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 15,739 kilometers (9,780 miles / 8,498 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 Laos 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 18:11 in Luang Phabang, it's 08:11 in Salvador. With a 10-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 Luang Phabang (LPQ) follows a heading of 74° (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 Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.