RTS
Rottnest Island Airport
Australia
14,297 km
8,884 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
14,297 km
8,884 mi / 7,720 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Australia/Perth
Heading
213°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

RTS SSA
Airport Name Rottnest Island Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code RTS SSA
ICAO Code YRTI SBSV
City N/A Salvador
Country Australia Brazil
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Bahia
Elevation 12 ft 64 ft
Coordinates -32.010000, 115.540000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) in Rottnest Island Airport, Australia to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 14,297 kilometers (8,884 miles / 7,720 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south southwest at a heading of 213°.

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 17:24 in Rottnest Island Airport, it's 06:24 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 Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) follows a heading of 151° (south 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 Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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