SSA
Salvador
Brazil
17,771 km
11,042 miles
WAO
Wabo
Papua New Guinea
Distance
17,771 km
11,042 mi / 9,595 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Bahia
Heading
190°
south

Airport Comparison

SSA WAO
Airport Name Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport Wabo Airport
IATA Code SSA WAO
ICAO Code SBSV AYWB
City Salvador Wabo
Country Brazil Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Bahia Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 64 ft 132 ft
Coordinates -12.910000, -38.320000 -6.990000, 145.080000

Salvador (SSA) to Wabo (WAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Wabo Airport (WAO) in Wabo, Papua New Guinea is 17,771 kilometers (11,042 miles / 9,595 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south at a heading of 190°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:39 in Salvador, it's 13:39 in Wabo. 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 Wabo (WAO) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 170° (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 Wabo Airport (WAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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