SSA
Salvador
Brazil
9,924 km
6,166 miles
WJF
Lancaster
United States
Distance
9,924 km
6,166 mi / 5,358 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Bahia
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

SSA WJF
Airport Name Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport General Wm J Fox Airfield
IATA Code SSA WJF
ICAO Code SBSV KWJF
City Salvador Lancaster
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Bahia America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 64 ft 2,351 ft
Coordinates -12.910000, -38.320000 34.740000, -118.220000

Salvador (SSA) to Lancaster (WJF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to General Wm J Fox Airfield (WJF) in Lancaster, United States is 9,924 kilometers (6,166 miles / 5,358 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 19:31 in Salvador, it's 14:31 in Lancaster. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,287 feet between the two airports. General Wm J Fox Airfield sits higher than Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport.

The return flight from Lancaster (WJF) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 106° (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 General Wm J Fox Airfield (WJF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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