AVK
Arvaikheer
Mongolia
14,825 km
9,212 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
14,825 km
9,212 mi / 8,005 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Ulaanbaatar
Heading
303°
west northwest

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AVK SSA
Airport Name Arvaikheer Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code AVK SSA
ICAO Code ZMAH SBSV
City Arvaikheer Salvador
Country Mongolia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Ulaanbaatar America/Bahia
Elevation 5,932 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 46.250000, 102.800000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Arvaikheer (AVK) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arvaikheer Airport (AVK) in Arvaikheer, Mongolia to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 14,825 kilometers (9,212 miles / 8,005 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:36 in Arvaikheer, it's 04:36 in Salvador. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,868 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Arvaikheer Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Arvaikheer (AVK) follows a heading of 37° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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