Airport Comparison
| SSA | VLI | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport | Port Vila Bauerfield Airport |
| IATA Code | SSA | VLI |
| ICAO Code | SBSV | NVVV |
| City | Salvador | Port Vila |
| Country | Brazil | Vanuatu |
| Timezone | America/Bahia | Pacific/Efate |
| Elevation | 64 ft | 70 ft |
| Coordinates | -12.910000, -38.320000 | -17.700000, 168.320000 |
Salvador (SSA) to Port Vila (VLI) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Port Vila Bauerfield Airport (VLI) in Port Vila, Vanuatu is 15,528 kilometers (9,649 miles / 8,385 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southwest at a heading of 221°.
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 Vanuatu. 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 23:27 in Salvador, it's 13:27 in Port Vila. With a 14-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 Port Vila (VLI) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 138° (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 Port Vila Bauerfield Airport (VLI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.