QJB
Jubail
Saudi Arabia
10,436 km
6,485 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
10,436 km
6,485 mi / 5,635 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
257°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

QJB SSA
Airport Name Jubail Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code QJB SSA
ICAO Code OEJB SBSV
City Jubail Salvador
Country Saudi Arabia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Bahia
Elevation 26 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 27.040000, 49.410000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Jubail (QJB) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jubail Airport (QJB) in Jubail, Saudi Arabia to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 10,436 kilometers (6,485 miles / 5,635 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 Saudi Arabia 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 15:02 in Jubail, it's 09:02 in Salvador. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Jubail (QJB) follows a heading of 63° (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 Jubail Airport (QJB) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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