GXF
Sayun
Yemen
10,098 km
6,275 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
10,098 km
6,275 mi / 5,453 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Aden
Heading
257°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GXF SSA
Airport Name Sayun International Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code GXF SSA
ICAO Code OYSY SBSV
City Sayun Salvador
Country Yemen Brazil
Timezone Asia/Aden America/Bahia
Elevation 2,097 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 15.970000, 48.790000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Sayun (GXF) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sayun International Airport (GXF) in Sayun, Yemen to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 10,098 kilometers (6,275 miles / 5,453 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 Yemen 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 19:45 in Sayun, it's 13:45 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,033 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Sayun International Airport.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Sayun (GXF) follows a heading of 74° (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 Sayun International Airport (GXF) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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