KBL
Kabul
Afghanistan
12,412 km
7,713 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
12,412 km
7,713 mi / 6,702 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
269°
west

Airport Comparison

KBL SSA
Airport Name Kabul International Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code KBL SSA
ICAO Code OAKB SBSV
City Kabul Salvador
Country Afghanistan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kabul America/Bahia
Elevation 5,877 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 34.570000, 69.210000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Kabul (KBL) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kabul International Airport (KBL) in Kabul, Afghanistan to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 12,412 kilometers (7,713 miles / 6,702 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 01:11 in Kabul, it's 17:41 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 5,813 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Kabul International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Kabul (KBL) 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 Kabul International Airport (KBL) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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