GZT
Gaziantep
Turkey
9,646 km
5,993 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
9,646 km
5,993 mi / 5,208 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
251°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GZT SSA
Airport Name Gaziantep International Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code GZT SSA
ICAO Code LTAJ SBSV
City Gaziantep Salvador
Country Turkey Brazil
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Bahia
Elevation 2,315 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 36.950000, 37.480000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Gaziantep (GZT) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gaziantep International Airport (GZT) in Gaziantep, Turkey to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 9,646 kilometers (5,993 miles / 5,208 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 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 05:50 in Gaziantep, it's 23:50 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,251 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Gaziantep International Airport.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Gaziantep (GZT) follows a heading of 51° (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 Gaziantep International Airport (GZT) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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