MLX
Malatya
Turkey
9,749 km
6,058 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
9,749 km
6,058 mi / 5,264 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
251°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

MLX SSA
Airport Name Malatya Erhac Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code MLX SSA
ICAO Code LTAT SBSV
City Malatya Salvador
Country Turkey Brazil
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Bahia
Elevation 2,828 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 38.440000, 38.090000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Malatya (MLX) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Malatya Erhac Airport (MLX) in Malatya, Turkey to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 9,749 kilometers (6,058 miles / 5,264 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 Turkey 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 11:04 in Malatya, it's 05:04 in Salvador. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,764 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Malatya Erhac Airport.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Malatya (MLX) follows a heading of 50° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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