EKS
Shakhtersk
Russia
15,981 km
9,930 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
15,981 km
9,930 mi / 8,629 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Vladivostok
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

EKS SSA
Airport Name Shakhtyorsk Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code EKS SSA
ICAO Code UHSK SBSV
City Shakhtersk Salvador
Country Russia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Vladivostok America/Bahia
Elevation 50 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 49.190000, 142.080000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Shakhtersk (EKS) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shakhtyorsk Airport (EKS) in Shakhtersk, Russia to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 15,981 kilometers (9,930 miles / 8,629 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:10 in Shakhtersk, it's 13:10 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.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Shakhtersk (EKS) follows a heading of 360° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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