SHQ
Southport Airport
Australia
15,305 km
9,510 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
15,305 km
9,510 mi / 8,264 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
163°
south southeast

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Airport Comparison

SHQ SSA
Airport Name Southport Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code SHQ SSA
ICAO Code YSPT SBSV
City N/A Salvador
Country Australia Brazil
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Bahia
Elevation 2 ft 64 ft
Coordinates -27.910000, 153.370000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Southport Airport (SHQ) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Southport Airport (SHQ) in Southport Airport, Australia to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 15,305 kilometers (9,510 miles / 8,264 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southeast at a heading of 163°.

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 Australia 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 09:01 in Southport Airport, it's 20:01 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.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Southport Airport (SHQ) 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 Southport Airport (SHQ) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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