Airport Comparison
| SSA | YAP | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport | Yap International Airport |
| IATA Code | SSA | YAP |
| ICAO Code | SBSV | PTYA |
| City | Salvador | Yap Island |
| Country | Brazil | Micronesia |
| Timezone | America/Bahia | Pacific/Chuuk |
| Elevation | 64 ft | 91 ft |
| Coordinates | -12.910000, -38.320000 | 9.500000, 138.080000 |
Salvador (SSA) to Yap Island (YAP) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Yap International Airport (YAP) in Yap Island, Micronesia is 19,469 kilometers (12,098 miles / 10,513 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying southeast at a heading of 134°.
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 Micronesia. 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 20:25 in Salvador, it's 09:25 in Yap Island. With a 13-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 Yap Island (YAP) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 226° (southwest). 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 Yap International Airport (YAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.