OAS
Sharana
Afghanistan
12,374 km
7,689 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
12,374 km
7,689 mi / 6,681 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

OAS SSA
Airport Name Sharana Airstrip Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code OAS SSA
ICAO Code OASA SBSV
City Sharana Salvador
Country Afghanistan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kabul America/Bahia
Elevation 7,340 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 33.130000, 68.840000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Sharana (OAS) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sharana Airstrip (OAS) in Sharana, Afghanistan to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 12,374 kilometers (7,689 miles / 6,681 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 Afghanistan 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 20:50 in Sharana, it's 13:20 in Salvador. With a 7.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,276 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Sharana Airstrip. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Sharana (OAS) follows a heading of 59° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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