GAN
Gan
Maldives
12,314 km
7,652 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
12,314 km
7,652 mi / 6,649 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Indian/Maldives
Heading
256°
west southwest

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GAN SSA
Airport Name Gan International Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code GAN SSA
ICAO Code VRMG SBSV
City Gan Salvador
Country Maldives Brazil
Timezone Indian/Maldives America/Bahia
Elevation 7 ft 64 ft
Coordinates -0.690000, 73.160000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Gan (GAN) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gan International Airport (GAN) in Gan, Maldives to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 12,314 kilometers (7,652 miles / 6,649 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 Maldives 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 17:30 in Gan, it's 09:30 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.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Gan (GAN) follows a heading of 96° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Gan International Airport (GAN) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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