PKR
Pokhara
Nepal
13,830 km
8,593 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
13,830 km
8,593 mi / 7,468 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
273°
west

Airport Comparison

PKR SSA
Airport Name Pokhara Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code PKR SSA
ICAO Code VNPK SBSV
City Pokhara Salvador
Country Nepal Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Bahia
Elevation 2,712 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 28.200000, 83.980000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Pokhara (PKR) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pokhara Airport (PKR) in Pokhara, Nepal to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 13,830 kilometers (8,593 miles / 7,468 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 Nepal 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 04:00 in Pokhara, it's 19:15 in Salvador. With a 8.75-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 2,648 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Pokhara Airport.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Pokhara (PKR) follows a heading of 64° (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 Pokhara Airport (PKR) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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