The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) in Queenstown, New Zealand is 13,021 kilometers (8,091 miles / 7,031 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying south southwest at a heading of 201°.

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 New Zealand. 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 03:41 in Salvador, it's 19:41 in Queenstown. With a 16-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 1,107 feet between the two airports. Queenstown International Airport sits higher than Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport.

The return flight from Queenstown (ZQN) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 150° (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 Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.