RGH
Balurghat
India
14,328 km
8,903 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
14,328 km
8,903 mi / 7,736 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
274°
west

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RGH SSA
Airport Name Balurghat Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code RGH SSA
ICAO Code VEBG SBSV
City Balurghat Salvador
Country India Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Bahia
Elevation 78 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 25.260000, 88.800000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Balurghat (RGH) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Balurghat Airport (RGH) in Balurghat, India to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 14,328 kilometers (8,903 miles / 7,736 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 India 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 06:06 in Balurghat, it's 21:36 in Salvador. With a 8.5-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 Balurghat (RGH) follows a heading of 68° (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 Balurghat Airport (RGH) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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