Airport Comparison
| PHE | SSA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Port Hedland International Airport | Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport |
| IATA Code | PHE | SSA |
| ICAO Code | YPPD | SBSV |
| City | Port Hedland | Salvador |
| Country | Australia | Brazil |
| Timezone | Australia/Perth | America/Bahia |
| Elevation | 33 ft | 64 ft |
| Coordinates | -20.380000, 118.630000 | -12.910000, -38.320000 |
Port Hedland (PHE) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Port Hedland International Airport (PHE) in Port Hedland, Australia to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 15,537 kilometers (9,654 miles / 8,389 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southwest at a heading of 216°.
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 15:09 in Port Hedland, it's 04:09 in Salvador. With a 11-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 Port Hedland (PHE) follows a heading of 145° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Port Hedland International Airport (PHE) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.