IQA
Hit
Iraq
9,970 km
6,195 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
9,970 km
6,195 mi / 5,384 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Baghdad
Heading
254°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

IQA SSA
Airport Name Al Asad Air Base Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code IQA SSA
ICAO Code ORAA SBSV
City Hit Salvador
Country Iraq Brazil
Timezone Asia/Baghdad America/Bahia
Elevation 618 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 33.790000, 42.440000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Hit (IQA) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al Asad Air Base (IQA) in Hit, Iraq to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 9,970 kilometers (6,195 miles / 5,384 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.

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 Iraq 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 04:19 in Hit, it's 22:19 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 Hit (IQA) follows a heading of 55° (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 Al Asad Air Base (IQA) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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