SSA
Salvador
Brazil
9,976 km
6,199 miles
ZUL
Zilfi
Saudi Arabia
Distance
9,976 km
6,199 mi / 5,386 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Bahia
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

SSA ZUL
Airport Name Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport Zilfi Airport
IATA Code SSA ZUL
ICAO Code SBSV OEZL
City Salvador Zilfi
Country Brazil Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Bahia Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 64 ft 1,900 ft
Coordinates -12.910000, -38.320000 26.350000, 44.830000

Salvador (SSA) to Zilfi (ZUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Zilfi Airport (ZUL) in Zilfi, Saudi Arabia is 9,976 kilometers (6,199 miles / 5,386 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 22:15 in Salvador, it's 04:15 in Zilfi. With a 6-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 1,836 feet between the two airports. Zilfi Airport sits higher than Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport.

The return flight from Zilfi (ZUL) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 255° (west 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 Zilfi Airport (ZUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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