MLV
Merluna Airport
Australia
17,127 km
10,642 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
17,127 km
10,642 mi / 9,248 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
178°
south

Airport Comparison

MLV SSA
Airport Name Merluna Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code MLV SSA
ICAO Code YMEU SBSV
City N/A Salvador
Country Australia Brazil
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Bahia
Elevation 0 ft 64 ft
Coordinates -13.050000, 142.480000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Merluna Airport (MLV) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Merluna Airport (MLV) in Merluna Airport, Australia to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 17,127 kilometers (10,642 miles / 9,248 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south at a heading of 178°.

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 Australia 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 07:44 in Merluna Airport, it's 18:44 in Salvador. With a 13-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 Merluna Airport (MLV) follows a heading of 182° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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