SSA
Salvador
Brazil
16,305 km
10,131 miles
TCA
Tennant Creek
Australia
Distance
16,305 km
10,131 mi / 8,804 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12.5h
America/Bahia
Heading
167°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

SSA TCA
Airport Name Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport Tennant Creek Airport
IATA Code SSA TCA
ICAO Code SBSV YTNK
City Salvador Tennant Creek
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Bahia Australia/Darwin
Elevation 64 ft 1,236 ft
Coordinates -12.910000, -38.320000 -19.630000, 134.180000

Salvador (SSA) to Tennant Creek (TCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Tennant Creek Airport (TCA) in Tennant Creek, Australia is 16,305 kilometers (10,131 miles / 8,804 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southeast at a heading of 167°.

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 Brazil with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:54 in Salvador, it's 07:24 in Tennant Creek. With a 12.5-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 1,172 feet between the two airports. Tennant Creek Airport sits higher than Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport.

The return flight from Tennant Creek (TCA) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 193° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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