RFN
Raufarhofn
Iceland
9,010 km
5,599 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
9,010 km
5,599 mi / 4,865 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
202°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

RFN SSA
Airport Name Raufarhofn Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code RFN SSA
ICAO Code BIRG SBSV
City Raufarhofn Salvador
Country Iceland Brazil
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik America/Bahia
Elevation 39 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 66.410000, -15.920000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Raufarhofn (RFN) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Raufarhofn Airport (RFN) in Raufarhofn, Iceland to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 9,010 kilometers (5,599 miles / 4,865 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southwest at a heading of 202°.

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 Iceland 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 15:12 in Raufarhofn, it's 12:12 in Salvador. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Raufarhofn (RFN) follows a heading of 9° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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