Airport Comparison
| SSA | TNV | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport | Tabuaeran Island Airport |
| IATA Code | SSA | TNV |
| ICAO Code | SBSV | PLFA |
| City | Salvador | Tabuaeran Island |
| Country | Brazil | Kiribati |
| Timezone | America/Bahia | Pacific/Kiritimati |
| Elevation | 64 ft | 0 ft |
| Coordinates | -12.910000, -38.320000 | 3.900000, -159.390000 |
Salvador (SSA) to Tabuaeran Island (TNV) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Tabuaeran Island Airport (TNV) in Tabuaeran Island, Kiribati is 13,470 kilometers (8,370 miles / 7,273 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 267°.
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 Kiribati. 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 20:34 in Salvador, it's 13:34 in Tabuaeran Island. With a 17-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 Tabuaeran Island (TNV) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 103° (east 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 Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) and Tabuaeran Island Airport (TNV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.