SSA
Salvador
Brazil
16,544 km
10,280 miles
YJS
Samjiyon
KP
Distance
16,544 km
10,280 mi / 8,933 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Bahia
Heading
19°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SSA YJS
Airport Name Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport Samjiyon Airport
IATA Code SSA YJS
ICAO Code SBSV ZKSE
City Salvador Samjiyon
Country Brazil KP
Timezone America/Bahia Asia/Pyongyang
Elevation 64 ft 4,547 ft
Coordinates -12.910000, -38.320000 41.910000, 128.410000

Salvador (SSA) to Samjiyon (YJS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Samjiyon Airport (YJS) in Samjiyon, KP is 16,544 kilometers (10,280 miles / 8,933 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 KP. 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 16:49 in Salvador, it's 04:49 in Samjiyon. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,483 feet between the two airports. Samjiyon Airport sits higher than Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport.

The return flight from Samjiyon (YJS) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 334° (north 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 Samjiyon Airport (YJS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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