KTE
Kerteh
Malaysia
15,715 km
9,765 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
15,715 km
9,765 mi / 8,485 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
255°
west southwest

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KTE SSA
Airport Name Kerteh Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code KTE SSA
ICAO Code WMKE SBSV
City Kerteh Salvador
Country Malaysia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/Bahia
Elevation 18 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 4.540000, 103.430000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Kerteh (KTE) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kerteh Airport (KTE) in Kerteh, Malaysia to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 15,715 kilometers (9,765 miles / 8,485 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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 Malaysia 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 18:16 in Kerteh, it's 07:16 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 Kerteh (KTE) follows a heading of 99° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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