ASI
Ascension Island
SH
2,672 km
1,661 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
2,672 km
1,661 mi / 1,443 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Atlantic/St_Helena
Heading
256°
west southwest

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ASI SSA
Airport Name RAF Ascension Island Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code ASI SSA
ICAO Code FHAW SBSV
City Ascension Island Salvador
Country SH Brazil
Timezone Atlantic/St_Helena America/Bahia
Elevation 278 ft 64 ft
Coordinates -7.970000, -14.390000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Ascension Island (ASI) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Ascension Island (ASI) in Ascension Island, SH to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 2,672 kilometers (1,661 miles / 1,443 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting SH with Brazil. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:27 in Ascension Island, it's 21:27 in Salvador. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Ascension Island (ASI) follows a heading of 81° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the RAF Ascension Island (ASI) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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