SSA
Salvador
Brazil
17,551 km
10,906 miles
WTP
Fatima Mission
Papua New Guinea
Distance
17,551 km
10,906 mi / 9,477 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Bahia
Heading
195°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

SSA WTP
Airport Name Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport Woitape Airport
IATA Code SSA WTP
ICAO Code SBSV AYWT
City Salvador Fatima Mission
Country Brazil Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Bahia Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 64 ft 5,200 ft
Coordinates -12.910000, -38.320000 -8.550000, 147.250000

Salvador (SSA) to Fatima Mission (WTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Woitape Airport (WTP) in Fatima Mission, Papua New Guinea is 17,551 kilometers (10,906 miles / 9,477 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southwest at a heading of 195°.

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 18:25 in Salvador, it's 07:25 in Fatima Mission. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,136 feet between the two airports. Woitape Airport sits higher than Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Fatima Mission (WTP) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 165° (south southeast). 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 Woitape Airport (WTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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