MDY
Midway Atoll
UM
15,454 km
9,603 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
15,454 km
9,603 mi / 8,344 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Pacific/Midway
Heading
77°
east northeast

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MDY SSA
Airport Name Henderson Field Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code MDY SSA
ICAO Code PMDY SBSV
City Midway Atoll Salvador
Country UM Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Midway America/Bahia
Elevation 12 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 28.200000, -177.380000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Midway Atoll (MDY) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Henderson Field (MDY) in Midway Atoll, UM to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 15,454 kilometers (9,603 miles / 8,344 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 UM with Brazil. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:13 in Midway Atoll, it's 18:13 in Salvador. With a 8-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 Midway Atoll (MDY) follows a heading of 298° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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