SSA
Salvador
Brazil
12,184 km
7,571 miles
WCR
Chandalar Lake
United States
Distance
12,184 km
7,571 mi / 6,579 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Bahia
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SSA WCR
Airport Name Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport Chandalar Lake Airport
IATA Code SSA WCR
ICAO Code SBSV PALR
City Salvador Chandalar Lake
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Bahia America/Anchorage
Elevation 64 ft 1,920 ft
Coordinates -12.910000, -38.320000 67.500000, -148.480000

Salvador (SSA) to Chandalar Lake (WCR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Chandalar Lake Airport (WCR) in Chandalar Lake, United States is 12,184 kilometers (7,571 miles / 6,579 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:16 in Salvador, it's 21:16 in Chandalar Lake. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,856 feet between the two airports. Chandalar Lake Airport sits higher than Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport.

The return flight from Chandalar Lake (WCR) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 76° (east northeast). 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 Chandalar Lake Airport (WCR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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