JHS
Sisimiut
Greenland
8,969 km
5,573 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
8,969 km
5,573 mi / 4,843 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Nuuk
Heading
165°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

JHS SSA
Airport Name Sisimiut Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code JHS SSA
ICAO Code BGSS SBSV
City Sisimiut Salvador
Country Greenland Brazil
Timezone America/Nuuk America/Bahia
Elevation 33 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 66.950000, -53.730000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Sisimiut (JHS) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sisimiut Airport (JHS) in Sisimiut, Greenland to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 8,969 kilometers (5,573 miles / 4,843 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 165°.

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 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 15:23 in Sisimiut, it's 14:23 in Salvador.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Sisimiut (JHS) follows a heading of 354° (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 Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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