The flight distance from Sana'a International Airport (SAH) in Sana'a, Yemen to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 9,610 kilometers (5,971 miles / 5,189 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 Yemen 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 23:48 in Sana'a, it's 17:48 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 7,152 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Sana'a International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Sana'a (SAH) follows a heading of 73° (east 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 Sana'a International Airport (SAH) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.