SSA
Salvador
Brazil
16,872 km
10,484 miles
WHU
Wuhu
China
Distance
16,872 km
10,484 mi / 9,110 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Bahia
Heading
45°
northeast

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SSA WHU
Airport Name Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport Wuhu Air Base
IATA Code SSA WHU
ICAO Code SBSV ZSWU
City Salvador Wuhu
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Bahia Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 64 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -12.910000, -38.320000 31.390000, 118.410000

Salvador (SSA) to Wuhu (WHU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Wuhu Air Base (WHU) in Wuhu, China is 16,872 kilometers (10,484 miles / 9,110 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 China. 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 00:17 in Salvador, it's 11:17 in Wuhu. With a 11-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 Wuhu (WHU) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 306° (northwest). 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 Wuhu Air Base (WHU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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