JUV
Upernavik
Greenland
9,618 km
5,976 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
9,618 km
5,976 mi / 5,193 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Nuuk
Heading
163°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

JUV SSA
Airport Name Upernavik Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code JUV SSA
ICAO Code BGUK SBSV
City Upernavik Salvador
Country Greenland Brazil
Timezone America/Nuuk America/Bahia
Elevation 414 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 72.790000, -56.130000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Upernavik (JUV) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Upernavik Airport (JUV) in Upernavik, Greenland to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 9,618 kilometers (5,976 miles / 5,193 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 163°.

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 19:52 in Upernavik, it's 18:52 in Salvador.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Upernavik (JUV) 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 Upernavik Airport (JUV) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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