IGL
Izmir
Turkey
8,859 km
5,505 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
8,859 km
5,505 mi / 4,784 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

IGL SSA
Airport Name Cigli Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code IGL SSA
ICAO Code LTBL SBSV
City Izmir Salvador
Country Turkey Brazil
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Bahia
Elevation 16 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 38.510000, 27.010000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Izmir (IGL) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cigli Airport (IGL) in Izmir, Turkey to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 8,859 kilometers (5,505 miles / 4,784 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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 01:14 in Izmir, it's 19:14 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 Izmir (IGL) 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 Cigli Airport (IGL) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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