JAV
Ilulissat
Greenland
9,189 km
5,710 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
9,189 km
5,710 mi / 4,962 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Nuuk
Heading
167°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

JAV SSA
Airport Name Ilulissat Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code JAV SSA
ICAO Code BGJN SBSV
City Ilulissat Salvador
Country Greenland Brazil
Timezone America/Nuuk America/Bahia
Elevation 95 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 69.240000, -51.060000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Ilulissat (JAV) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ilulissat Airport (JAV) in Ilulissat, Greenland to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 9,189 kilometers (5,710 miles / 4,962 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 167°.

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 Greenland with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:17 in Ilulissat, it's 05:17 in Salvador.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Ilulissat (JAV) follows a heading of 355° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ilulissat Airport (JAV) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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