QGU
Gifu
Japan
17,469 km
10,855 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
17,469 km
10,855 mi / 9,433 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
348°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

QGU SSA
Airport Name Gifu Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code QGU SSA
ICAO Code RJNG SBSV
City Gifu Salvador
Country Japan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Bahia
Elevation 128 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 35.390000, 136.870000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Gifu (QGU) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gifu Airport (QGU) in Gifu, Japan to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 17,469 kilometers (10,855 miles / 9,433 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 Japan 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 06:30 in Gifu, it's 18:30 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.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Gifu (QGU) follows a heading of 10° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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