The flight distance from Lowai Airstrip (LWI) in Lowai, Papua New Guinea to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 17,806 kilometers (11,064 miles / 9,615 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southeast at a heading of 166°.

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 Papua New Guinea with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:06 in Lowai, it's 14:06 in Salvador. With a 13-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 2,836 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Lowai Airstrip.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Lowai (LWI) follows a heading of 195° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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