MTV
Ablow
Vanuatu
15,897 km
9,878 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
15,897 km
9,878 mi / 8,584 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Pacific/Efate
Heading
135°
southeast

Airport Comparison

MTV SSA
Airport Name Mota Lava Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code MTV SSA
ICAO Code NVSA SBSV
City Ablow Salvador
Country Vanuatu Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Efate America/Bahia
Elevation 63 ft 64 ft
Coordinates -13.670000, 167.710000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Ablow (MTV) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mota Lava Airport (MTV) in Ablow, Vanuatu to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 15,897 kilometers (9,878 miles / 8,584 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southeast at a heading of 135°.

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 Vanuatu 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 21:58 in Ablow, it's 07:58 in Salvador. With a 14-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 Ablow (MTV) follows a heading of 225° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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