NLN
Eureka
United States
10,577 km
6,572 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
10,577 km
6,572 mi / 5,711 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
103°
east southeast

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NLN SSA
Airport Name Kneeland Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code NLN SSA
ICAO Code KO19 SBSV
City Eureka Salvador
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Bahia
Elevation 2,741 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 40.720000, -123.930000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Eureka (NLN) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kneeland Airport (NLN) in Eureka, United States to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 10,577 kilometers (6,572 miles / 5,711 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:08 in Eureka, it's 07:08 in Salvador. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,677 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Kneeland Airport.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Eureka (NLN) follows a heading of 311° (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 Kneeland Airport (NLN) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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