KTA
Karratha
Australia
15,390 km
9,563 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
15,390 km
9,563 mi / 8,310 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Australia/Perth
Heading
218°
southwest

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KTA SSA
Airport Name Karratha Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code KTA SSA
ICAO Code YPKA SBSV
City Karratha Salvador
Country Australia Brazil
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Bahia
Elevation 29 ft 64 ft
Coordinates -20.710000, 116.770000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Karratha (KTA) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Karratha Airport (KTA) in Karratha, Australia to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 15,390 kilometers (9,563 miles / 8,310 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southwest at a heading of 218°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:34 in Karratha, it's 23:34 in Salvador. With a 11-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 Karratha (KTA) follows a heading of 144° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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