SDJ
Sendai
Japan
17,209 km
10,693 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
17,209 km
10,693 mi / 9,292 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
358°
north

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SDJ SSA
Airport Name Sendai Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code SDJ SSA
ICAO Code RJSS SBSV
City Sendai Salvador
Country Japan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Bahia
Elevation 15 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 38.140000, 140.920000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Sendai (SDJ) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sendai Airport (SDJ) in Sendai, Japan to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 17,209 kilometers (10,693 miles / 9,292 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 21:51 in Sendai, it's 09:51 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 Sendai (SDJ) follows a heading of 1° (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 Sendai Airport (SDJ) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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