SSA
Salvador
Brazil
11,483 km
7,135 miles
XBJ
Birjand
Iran
Distance
11,483 km
7,135 mi / 6,200 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
America/Bahia
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

SSA XBJ
Airport Name Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport Birjand Airport
IATA Code SSA XBJ
ICAO Code SBSV OIMB
City Salvador Birjand
Country Brazil Iran
Timezone America/Bahia Asia/Tehran
Elevation 64 ft 4,952 ft
Coordinates -12.910000, -38.320000 32.900000, 59.270000

Salvador (SSA) to Birjand (XBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Birjand Airport (XBJ) in Birjand, Iran is 11,483 kilometers (7,135 miles / 6,200 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:44 in Salvador, it's 08:14 in Birjand. With a 6.5-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 4,888 feet between the two airports. Birjand Airport sits higher than Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport.

The return flight from Birjand (XBJ) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 263° (west). 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 Birjand Airport (XBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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