Airport Comparison
| ELC | SSA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Elcho Island Airport | Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport |
| IATA Code | ELC | SSA |
| ICAO Code | YELD | SBSV |
| City | Elcho Island | Salvador |
| Country | Australia | Brazil |
| Timezone | Australia/Darwin | America/Bahia |
| Elevation | 101 ft | 64 ft |
| Coordinates | -12.020000, 135.570000 | -12.910000, -38.320000 |
Elcho Island (ELC) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Elcho Island Airport (ELC) in Elcho Island, Australia to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 17,162 kilometers (10,664 miles / 9,267 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southwest at a heading of 194°.
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 Australia with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 00:22 in Elcho Island, it's 11:52 in Salvador. With a 12.5-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 Elcho Island (ELC) follows a heading of 166° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Elcho Island Airport (ELC) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.