ABH
Alpha Airport
Australia
15,915 km
9,889 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
15,915 km
9,889 mi / 8,593 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
172°
south

Airport Comparison

ABH SSA
Airport Name Alpha Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code ABH SSA
ICAO Code YAPH SBSV
City N/A Salvador
Country Australia Brazil
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Bahia
Elevation 1,255 ft 64 ft
Coordinates -23.650000, 146.580000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Alpha Airport (ABH) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alpha Airport (ABH) in Alpha Airport, Australia to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 15,915 kilometers (9,889 miles / 8,593 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south at a heading of 172°.

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 Australia with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:20 in Alpha Airport, it's 10:20 in Salvador. 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 1,191 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Alpha Airport.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Alpha Airport (ABH) follows a heading of 187° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Alpha Airport (ABH) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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