The flight distance from Kandahar Airport (KDH) in Kandahar Airport, Afghanistan to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 12,084 kilometers (7,509 miles / 6,525 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 23:15 in Kandahar Airport, it's 15:45 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 3,273 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Kandahar Airport.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Kandahar Airport (KDH) follows a heading of 61° (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 Kandahar Airport (KDH) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.