SSA
Salvador
Brazil
13,029 km
8,096 miles
WKA
Wanaka Airport
New Zealand
Distance
13,029 km
8,096 mi / 7,035 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Bahia
Heading
202°
south southwest

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Airport Comparison

SSA WKA
Airport Name Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport Wanaka Airport
IATA Code SSA WKA
ICAO Code SBSV NZWF
City Salvador N/A
Country Brazil New Zealand
Timezone America/Bahia Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 64 ft 1,142 ft
Coordinates -12.910000, -38.320000 -44.720000, 169.250000

Salvador (SSA) to Wanaka Airport (WKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Wanaka Airport (WKA) in Wanaka Airport, New Zealand is 13,029 kilometers (8,096 miles / 7,035 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying south southwest at a heading of 202°.

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 New Zealand. 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 18:29 in Salvador, it's 09:29 in Wanaka Airport. With a 15-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 1,078 feet between the two airports. Wanaka Airport sits higher than Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport.

The return flight from Wanaka Airport (WKA) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 150° (south 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 Wanaka Airport (WKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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