SDG
Sanandaj Airport
Iran
10,416 km
6,472 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
10,416 km
6,472 mi / 5,624 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
257°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

SDG SSA
Airport Name Sanandaj Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code SDG SSA
ICAO Code OICS SBSV
City N/A Salvador
Country Iran Brazil
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Bahia
Elevation 4,522 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 35.250000, 47.010000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Sanandaj Airport (SDG) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sanandaj Airport (SDG) in Sanandaj Airport, Iran to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 10,416 kilometers (6,472 miles / 5,624 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 20:43 in Sanandaj Airport, it's 14:13 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 4,458 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Sanandaj Airport.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Sanandaj Airport (SDG) follows a heading of 55° (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 Sanandaj Airport (SDG) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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