Airport Comparison
| LUW | SSA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bubung Airport | Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport |
| IATA Code | LUW | SSA |
| ICAO Code | WAMW | SBSV |
| City | Luwok-Celebes Island | Salvador |
| Country | Indonesia | Brazil |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar | America/Bahia |
| Elevation | 56 ft | 64 ft |
| Coordinates | -1.040000, 122.770000 | -12.910000, -38.320000 |
Luwok-Celebes Island (LUW) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bubung Airport (LUW) in Luwok-Celebes Island, Indonesia to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 17,416 kilometers (10,822 miles / 9,404 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.
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 01:58 in Luwok-Celebes Island, it's 14:58 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 Luwok-Celebes Island (LUW) follows a heading of 125° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Bubung Airport (LUW) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.