SSA
Salvador
Brazil
17,896 km
11,120 miles
TMH
Tanah Merah-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
17,896 km
11,120 mi / 9,663 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Bahia
Heading
176°
south

Airport Comparison

SSA TMH
Airport Name Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport Tanah Merah Airport
IATA Code SSA TMH
ICAO Code SBSV WAKT
City Salvador Tanah Merah-Papua Island
Country Brazil Indonesia
Timezone America/Bahia Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 64 ft 57 ft
Coordinates -12.910000, -38.320000 -6.100000, 140.300000

Salvador (SSA) to Tanah Merah-Papua Island (TMH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Tanah Merah Airport (TMH) in Tanah Merah-Papua Island, Indonesia is 17,896 kilometers (11,120 miles / 9,663 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south at a heading of 176°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:29 in Salvador, it's 11:29 in Tanah Merah-Papua Island. 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 Tanah Merah-Papua Island (TMH) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 184° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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