JAA
Jalalabad Airport
Afghanistan
12,530 km
7,786 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
12,530 km
7,786 mi / 6,766 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
270°
west

Airport Comparison

JAA SSA
Airport Name Jalalabad Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code JAA SSA
ICAO Code OAJL SBSV
City N/A Salvador
Country Afghanistan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kabul America/Bahia
Elevation 1,814 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 34.400000, 70.500000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Jalalabad Airport (JAA) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jalalabad Airport (JAA) in Jalalabad Airport, Afghanistan to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 12,530 kilometers (7,786 miles / 6,766 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 Afghanistan 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 17:52 in Jalalabad Airport, it's 10:22 in Salvador. With a 7.5-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 1,750 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Jalalabad Airport.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Jalalabad Airport (JAA) follows a heading of 58° (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 Jalalabad Airport (JAA) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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