RTA
Rotuma
Fiji
15,198 km
9,444 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
15,198 km
9,444 mi / 8,206 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
125°
southeast

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RTA SSA
Airport Name Rotuma Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code RTA SSA
ICAO Code NFNR SBSV
City Rotuma Salvador
Country Fiji Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Fiji America/Bahia
Elevation 22 ft 64 ft
Coordinates -12.480000, 177.070000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Rotuma (RTA) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rotuma Airport (RTA) in Rotuma, Fiji to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 15,198 kilometers (9,444 miles / 8,206 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

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 Fiji with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:21 in Rotuma, it's 16:21 in Salvador. With a 15-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 Rotuma (RTA) follows a heading of 236° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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