ISU
Sulaymaniyah
Iraq
10,276 km
6,385 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
10,276 km
6,385 mi / 5,548 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Baghdad
Heading
256°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ISU SSA
Airport Name Sulaymaniyah International Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code ISU SSA
ICAO Code ORSU SBSV
City Sulaymaniyah Salvador
Country Iraq Brazil
Timezone Asia/Baghdad America/Bahia
Elevation 2,494 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 35.560000, 45.320000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Sulaymaniyah (ISU) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sulaymaniyah International Airport (ISU) in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 10,276 kilometers (6,385 miles / 5,548 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 00:52 in Sulaymaniyah, it's 18:52 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 2,430 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Sulaymaniyah International Airport.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Sulaymaniyah (ISU) follows a heading of 54° (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 Sulaymaniyah International Airport (ISU) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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