PBU
Putao
Myanmar
15,155 km
9,417 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
15,155 km
9,417 mi / 8,183 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Yangon
Heading
280°
west

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PBU SSA
Airport Name Putao Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code PBU SSA
ICAO Code VYPT SBSV
City Putao Salvador
Country Myanmar Brazil
Timezone Asia/Yangon America/Bahia
Elevation 1,500 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 27.330000, 97.430000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Putao (PBU) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Putao Airport (PBU) in Putao, Myanmar to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 15,155 kilometers (9,417 miles / 8,183 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 Myanmar 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 Putao, it's 08:41 in Salvador. With a 9.5-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 1,436 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Putao Airport.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Putao (PBU) follows a heading of 64° (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 Putao Airport (PBU) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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