IST
Istanbul
Turkey
9,126 km
5,670 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
9,126 km
5,670 mi / 4,927 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
245°
west southwest

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IST SSA
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code IST SSA
ICAO Code LTFM SBSV
City Istanbul Salvador
Country Turkey Brazil
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Bahia
Elevation 325 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Istanbul (IST) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 9,126 kilometers (5,670 miles / 4,927 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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 11:27 in Istanbul, it's 05:27 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 Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 44° (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 Istanbul Airport (IST) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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