Airport Comparison
| SSA | YNY | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport | Yangyang International Airport |
| IATA Code | SSA | YNY |
| ICAO Code | SBSV | RKNY |
| City | Salvador | Sokcho / Gangneung |
| Country | Brazil | South Korea |
| Timezone | America/Bahia | Asia/Seoul |
| Elevation | 64 ft | 241 ft |
| Coordinates | -12.910000, -38.320000 | 38.060000, 128.670000 |
Salvador (SSA) to Sokcho / Gangneung (YNY) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Yangyang International Airport (YNY) in Sokcho / Gangneung, South Korea is 16,936 kilometers (10,524 miles / 9,145 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.
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 South Korea. 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 04:22 in Salvador, it's 16:22 in Sokcho / Gangneung. With a 12-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 Sokcho / Gangneung (YNY) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 332° (north northwest). 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 Yangyang International Airport (YNY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.