SSA
Salvador
Brazil
17,130 km
10,644 miles
YIW
Yiwu
China
Distance
17,130 km
10,644 mi / 9,250 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Bahia
Heading
47°
northeast

Airport Comparison

SSA YIW
Airport Name Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport Yiwu Airport
IATA Code SSA YIW
ICAO Code SBSV ZSYW
City Salvador Yiwu
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Bahia Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 64 ft 262 ft
Coordinates -12.910000, -38.320000 29.340000, 120.030000

Salvador (SSA) to Yiwu (YIW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Yiwu Airport (YIW) in Yiwu, China is 17,130 kilometers (10,644 miles / 9,250 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 20:00 in Salvador, it's 07:00 in Yiwu. 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 Yiwu (YIW) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 305° (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 Yiwu Airport (YIW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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