GAM
Gambell
United States
13,317 km
8,275 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
13,317 km
8,275 mi / 7,191 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Anchorage
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GAM SSA
Airport Name Gambell Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code GAM SSA
ICAO Code PAGM SBSV
City Gambell Salvador
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Bahia
Elevation 30 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 63.770000, -171.730000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Gambell (GAM) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gambell Airport (GAM) in Gambell, United States to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 13,317 kilometers (8,275 miles / 7,191 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:24 in Gambell, it's 18:24 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 Gambell (GAM) follows a heading of 338° (north 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 Gambell Airport (GAM) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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