AXK
Ataq Airport
Yemen
9,857 km
6,125 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
9,857 km
6,125 mi / 5,322 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Aden
Heading
256°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

AXK SSA
Airport Name Ataq Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code AXK SSA
ICAO Code OYAT SBSV
City N/A Salvador
Country Yemen Brazil
Timezone Asia/Aden America/Bahia
Elevation 3,735 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 14.550000, 46.830000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Ataq Airport (AXK) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ataq Airport (AXK) in Ataq Airport, Yemen to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 9,857 kilometers (6,125 miles / 5,322 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 Yemen with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:18 in Ataq Airport, it's 10:18 in Salvador. 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 3,671 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Ataq Airport.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Ataq Airport (AXK) follows a heading of 75° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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