Distance From Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport, RKZ - SSA Distance

The distance from Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base (RKZ) to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA) is 8908 miles or 14335 kilometers or 7736 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Xigazê (Samzhubzê) ( China ) to Salvador ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Xigazê (Samzhubzê) and Salvador takes around 20 hours 28 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base, Xigazê (Samzhubzê), China to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport, Salvador, Brazil is 20 hours 28 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • RKZ - SSA

Kilometers		14335 km
Statute Miles		8908 miles
Nautical Miles		7736 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 28 minutes

Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport Flight Route Map - RKZ to SSA Flight Path

Location of Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base & Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Xigazê (Samzhubzê) to Salvador nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Xigazê (Samzhubzê), China and Salvador, Brazil. .

Nonstop flight route between Xigazê (Samzhubzê), China and Salvador, Brazil.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RKZ - SSA

Time difference between Xigazê (Samzhubzê) (China) and Salvador (Brazil) is 9 Hours.
Salvador time is 9 Hours behind Xigazê (Samzhubzê).

Location	Local Time
Xigazê (Samzhubzê) (China)	2026-09-13, 21:57:24 +06
Salvador (Brazil)	2026-09-13, 12:57:24 -03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base (RKZ / ZURK) Xigazê (Samzhubzê), China

Destination

Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA / SBSV) Salvador, Brazil