BZI
Balikesir
Turkey
8,984 km
5,583 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
8,984 km
5,583 mi / 4,851 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
245°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BZI SSA
Airport Name Balikesir Merkez Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code BZI SSA
ICAO Code LTBF SBSV
City Balikesir Salvador
Country Turkey Brazil
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Bahia
Elevation 340 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 39.620000, 27.930000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Balikesir (BZI) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Balikesir Merkez Airport (BZI) in Balikesir, Turkey to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 8,984 kilometers (5,583 miles / 4,851 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Turkey 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 00:06 in Balikesir, it's 18:06 in Salvador. With a 6-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 Balikesir (BZI) follows a heading of 46° (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 Balikesir Merkez Airport (BZI) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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