RJN
Rafsanjan Airport
Iran
11,140 km
6,922 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
11,140 km
6,922 mi / 6,015 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

RJN SSA
Airport Name Rafsanjan Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code RJN SSA
ICAO Code OIKR SBSV
City N/A Salvador
Country Iran Brazil
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Bahia
Elevation 5,298 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 30.300000, 56.050000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Rafsanjan Airport (RJN) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rafsanjan Airport (RJN) in Rafsanjan Airport, Iran to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 11,140 kilometers (6,922 miles / 6,015 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 Iran 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 22:37 in Rafsanjan Airport, it's 16:07 in Salvador. With a 6.5-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 5,234 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Rafsanjan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Rafsanjan Airport (RJN) follows a heading of 61° (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 Rafsanjan Airport (RJN) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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