BET
Bethel
United States
13,037 km
8,101 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
13,037 km
8,101 mi / 7,039 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Anchorage
Heading
66°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BET SSA
Airport Name Bethel Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code BET SSA
ICAO Code PABE SBSV
City Bethel Salvador
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Bahia
Elevation 129 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 60.780000, -161.840000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Bethel (BET) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bethel Airport (BET) in Bethel, United States to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 13,037 kilometers (8,101 miles / 7,039 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:31 in Bethel, it's 07:31 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.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Bethel (BET) follows a heading of 333° (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 Bethel Airport (BET) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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