AWK
Wake Island
UM
17,259 km
10,724 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
17,259 km
10,724 mi / 9,319 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Wake
Heading
79°
east

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AWK SSA
Airport Name Wake Island Airfield Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code AWK SSA
ICAO Code PWAK SBSV
City Wake Island Salvador
Country UM Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Wake America/Bahia
Elevation 23 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 19.280000, 166.640000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Wake Island (AWK) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 17,259 kilometers (10,724 miles / 9,319 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 UM with Brazil. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:00 in Wake Island, it's 13:00 in Salvador. With a 15-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 288° (west 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 Wake Island Airfield (AWK) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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