MAA
Chennai
India
13,367 km
8,306 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
13,367 km
8,306 mi / 7,218 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
262°
west

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MAA SSA
Airport Name Chennai International Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code MAA SSA
ICAO Code VOMM SBSV
City Chennai Salvador
Country India Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Bahia
Elevation 52 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 12.990000, 80.170000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Chennai (MAA) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chennai International Airport (MAA) in Chennai, India to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 13,367 kilometers (8,306 miles / 7,218 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:50 in Chennai, it's 22:20 in Salvador. With a 8.5-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 Chennai (MAA) follows a heading of 82° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Chennai International Airport (MAA) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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