SSA
Salvador
Brazil
9,001 km
5,593 miles
THO
Thorshofn
Iceland
Distance
9,001 km
5,593 mi / 4,860 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Bahia
Heading
north

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SSA THO
Airport Name Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport Thorshofn Airport
IATA Code SSA THO
ICAO Code SBSV BITN
City Salvador Thorshofn
Country Brazil Iceland
Timezone America/Bahia Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 64 ft 65 ft
Coordinates -12.910000, -38.320000 66.220000, -15.340000

Salvador (SSA) to Thorshofn (THO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Thorshofn Airport (THO) in Thorshofn, Iceland is 9,001 kilometers (5,593 miles / 4,860 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 Iceland. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:55 in Salvador, it's 02:55 in Thorshofn. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Thorshofn (THO) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 203° (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 Thorshofn Airport (THO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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