PTV
Porterville
United States
10,037 km
6,237 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
10,037 km
6,237 mi / 5,419 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
106°
east southeast

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PTV SSA
Airport Name Porterville Municipal Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code PTV SSA
ICAO Code KPTV SBSV
City Porterville Salvador
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Bahia
Elevation 443 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 36.030000, -119.060000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Porterville (PTV) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Porterville Municipal Airport (PTV) in Porterville, United States to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 10,037 kilometers (6,237 miles / 5,419 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 13:01 in Porterville, it's 18:01 in Salvador. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Porterville (PTV) follows a heading of 307° (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 Porterville Municipal Airport (PTV) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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