KWA
Kwajalein
Marshall Islands
17,134 km
10,646 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
17,134 km
10,646 mi / 9,251 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Kwajalein
Heading
102°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KWA SSA
Airport Name Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code KWA SSA
ICAO Code PKWA SBSV
City Kwajalein Salvador
Country Marshall Islands Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Kwajalein America/Bahia
Elevation 16 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 8.720000, 167.730000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Kwajalein (KWA) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport (KWA) in Kwajalein, Marshall Islands to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 17,134 kilometers (10,646 miles / 9,251 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:26 in Kwajalein, it's 02:26 in Salvador. With a 15-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Kwajalein (KWA) follows a heading of 263° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport (KWA) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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