RKV
Reykjavik
Iceland
8,679 km
5,393 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
8,679 km
5,393 mi / 4,686 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
196°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

RKV SSA
Airport Name Reykjavik Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code RKV SSA
ICAO Code BIRK SBSV
City Reykjavik Salvador
Country Iceland Brazil
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik America/Bahia
Elevation 48 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 64.130000, -21.940000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Reykjavik (RKV) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Reykjavik Airport (RKV) in Reykjavik, Iceland to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 8,679 kilometers (5,393 miles / 4,686 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southwest at a heading of 196°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 17:21 in Reykjavik, it's 14:21 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 Reykjavik (RKV) follows a heading of 7° (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 Reykjavik Airport (RKV) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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