SSA
Salvador
Brazil
15,612 km
9,701 miles
VLS
Valesdir
Vanuatu
Distance
15,612 km
9,701 mi / 8,430 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Bahia
Heading
222°
southwest

Airport Comparison

SSA VLS
Airport Name Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport Valesdir Airport
IATA Code SSA VLS
ICAO Code SBSV NVSV
City Salvador Valesdir
Country Brazil Vanuatu
Timezone America/Bahia Pacific/Efate
Elevation 64 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -12.910000, -38.320000 -16.800000, 168.180000

Salvador (SSA) to Valesdir (VLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Valesdir Airport (VLS) in Valesdir, Vanuatu is 15,612 kilometers (9,701 miles / 8,430 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southwest at a heading of 222°.

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 10:29 in Salvador, it's 00:29 in Valesdir. 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 Valesdir (VLS) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 137° (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 Valesdir Airport (VLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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