Airport Comparison
| LUC | SSA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Laucala Island Airport | Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport |
| IATA Code | LUC | SSA |
| ICAO Code | NFNH | SBSV |
| City | Laucala Island | Salvador |
| Country | Fiji | Brazil |
| Timezone | Pacific/Fiji | America/Bahia |
| Elevation | 10 ft | 64 ft |
| Coordinates | -16.750000, -179.670000 | -12.910000, -38.320000 |
Laucala Island (LUC) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Laucala Island Airport (LUC) in Laucala Island, Fiji to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 14,639 kilometers (9,096 miles / 7,904 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.
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 Fiji 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 23:53 in Laucala Island, it's 08:53 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 Laucala Island (LUC) follows a heading of 233° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Laucala Island Airport (LUC) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.