Airport Comparison
| SSA | YLJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport | Meadow Lake Airport |
| IATA Code | SSA | YLJ |
| ICAO Code | SBSV | CYLJ |
| City | Salvador | Meadow Lake |
| Country | Brazil | Canada |
| Timezone | America/Bahia | America/Regina |
| Elevation | 64 ft | 1,576 ft |
| Coordinates | -12.910000, -38.320000 | 54.130000, -108.520000 |
Salvador (SSA) to Meadow Lake (YLJ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Meadow Lake Airport (YLJ) in Meadow Lake, Canada is 9,928 kilometers (6,169 miles / 5,361 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.
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 Canada. 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 23:10 in Salvador, it's 20:10 in Meadow Lake. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,512 feet between the two airports. Meadow Lake Airport sits higher than Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport.
The return flight from Meadow Lake (YLJ) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 113° (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 Meadow Lake Airport (YLJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.