BXH
Balkhash
Kazakhstan
12,817 km
7,964 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
12,817 km
7,964 mi / 6,921 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Qyzylorda
Heading
278°
west

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BXH SSA
Airport Name Balkhash Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code BXH SSA
ICAO Code UAAH SBSV
City Balkhash Salvador
Country Kazakhstan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Qyzylorda America/Bahia
Elevation 1,446 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 46.890000, 75.000000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Balkhash (BXH) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Balkhash Airport (BXH) in Balkhash, Kazakhstan to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 12,817 kilometers (7,964 miles / 6,921 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 Kazakhstan 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 06:30 in Balkhash, it's 22:30 in Salvador. With a 8-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 1,382 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Balkhash Airport.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Balkhash (BXH) follows a heading of 44° (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 Balkhash Airport (BXH) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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