BIG
Delta Junction Ft Greely
United States
12,141 km
7,544 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
12,141 km
7,544 mi / 6,555 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Anchorage
Heading
80°
east

Airport Comparison

BIG SSA
Airport Name Allen Army Air Field Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code BIG SSA
ICAO Code PABI SBSV
City Delta Junction Ft Greely Salvador
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Bahia
Elevation 1,285 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 64.000000, -145.720000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Delta Junction Ft Greely (BIG) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Allen Army Air Field (BIG) in Delta Junction Ft Greely, United States to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 12,141 kilometers (7,544 miles / 6,555 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 08:18 in Delta Junction Ft Greely, it's 14:18 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 1,221 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Allen Army Air Field.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Delta Junction Ft Greely (BIG) follows a heading of 334° (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 Allen Army Air Field (BIG) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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