GLV
Golovin
United States
12,911 km
8,023 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
12,911 km
8,023 mi / 6,971 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Anchorage
Heading
63°
east northeast

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GLV SSA
Airport Name Golovin Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code GLV SSA
ICAO Code PAGL SBSV
City Golovin Salvador
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Bahia
Elevation 65 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 64.550000, -163.010000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Golovin (GLV) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Golovin Airport (GLV) in Golovin, United States to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 12,911 kilometers (8,023 miles / 6,971 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 United States with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:17 in Golovin, it's 08:17 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 Golovin (GLV) follows a heading of 337° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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