PYJ
Yakutia
Russia
13,671 km
8,495 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
13,671 km
8,495 mi / 7,382 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Yakutsk
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

PYJ SSA
Airport Name Polyarny Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code PYJ SSA
ICAO Code UERP SBSV
City Yakutia Salvador
Country Russia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Yakutsk America/Bahia
Elevation 1,660 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 66.400000, 112.030000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Yakutia (PYJ) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Polyarny Airport (PYJ) in Yakutia, Russia to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 13,671 kilometers (8,495 miles / 7,382 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:02 in Yakutia, it's 07:02 in Salvador. With a 12-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 1,596 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Polyarny Airport.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Yakutia (PYJ) follows a heading of 14° (north 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 Polyarny Airport (PYJ) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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