BHU
Bhavnagar
India
12,629 km
7,847 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
12,629 km
7,847 mi / 6,819 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
265°
west

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BHU SSA
Airport Name Bhavnagar Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code BHU SSA
ICAO Code VABV SBSV
City Bhavnagar Salvador
Country India Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Bahia
Elevation 44 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 21.750000, 72.190000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Bhavnagar (BHU) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bhavnagar Airport (BHU) in Bhavnagar, India to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 12,629 kilometers (7,847 miles / 6,819 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 India 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 02:56 in Bhavnagar, it's 18:26 in Salvador. With a 8.5-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 Bhavnagar (BHU) follows a heading of 72° (east 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 Bhavnagar Airport (BHU) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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