GCH
Gachsaran Airport
Iran
10,648 km
6,616 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
10,648 km
6,616 mi / 5,750 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
258°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GCH SSA
Airport Name Gachsaran Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code GCH SSA
ICAO Code OIAH SBSV
City N/A Salvador
Country Iran Brazil
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Bahia
Elevation 2,414 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 30.340000, 50.830000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Gachsaran Airport (GCH) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gachsaran Airport (GCH) in Gachsaran Airport, Iran to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 10,648 kilometers (6,616 miles / 5,750 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 Iran 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 21:20 in Gachsaran Airport, it's 14:50 in Salvador. With a 6.5-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 2,350 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Gachsaran Airport.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Gachsaran Airport (GCH) follows a heading of 60° (east 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 Gachsaran Airport (GCH) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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