JSH
Crete Island
Greece
8,627 km
5,361 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
8,627 km
5,361 mi / 4,658 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Athens
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

JSH SSA
Airport Name Sitia Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code JSH SSA
ICAO Code LGST SBSV
City Crete Island Salvador
Country Greece Brazil
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Bahia
Elevation 376 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 35.220000, 26.100000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Crete Island (JSH) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sitia Airport (JSH) in Crete Island, Greece to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 8,627 kilometers (5,361 miles / 4,658 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:05 in Crete Island, it's 07:05 in Salvador. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Crete Island (JSH) follows a heading of 49° (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 Sitia Airport (JSH) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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