Airport Comparison
| SSA | UAP | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport | Ua Pou Airport |
| IATA Code | SSA | UAP |
| ICAO Code | SBSV | NTMP |
| City | Salvador | Ua Pou |
| Country | Brazil | French Polynesia |
| Timezone | America/Bahia | Pacific/Marquesas |
| Elevation | 64 ft | 16 ft |
| Coordinates | -12.910000, -38.320000 | -9.350000, -140.080000 |
Salvador (SSA) to Ua Pou (UAP) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Ua Pou Airport (UAP) in Ua Pou, French Polynesia is 11,030 kilometers (6,853 miles / 5,955 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.
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 French Polynesia. 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 17:32 in Salvador, it's 11:02 in Ua Pou. With a 6.5-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 Ua Pou (UAP) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 105° (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 Ua Pou Airport (UAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.