ESL
Elista
Russia
10,490 km
6,518 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
10,490 km
6,518 mi / 5,664 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Moscow
Heading
256°
west southwest

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ESL SSA
Airport Name Elista Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code ESL SSA
ICAO Code URWI SBSV
City Elista Salvador
Country Russia Brazil
Timezone Europe/Moscow America/Bahia
Elevation 501 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 46.370000, 44.330000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Elista (ESL) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Elista Airport (ESL) in Elista, Russia to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 10,490 kilometers (6,518 miles / 5,664 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 Russia with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:46 in Elista, it's 22:46 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 Elista (ESL) follows a heading of 43° (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 Elista Airport (ESL) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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