SSA
Salvador
Brazil
9,729 km
6,045 miles
SZF
Samsun
Turkey
Distance
9,729 km
6,045 mi / 5,253 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Bahia
Heading
47°
northeast

Airport Comparison

SSA SZF
Airport Name Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport Samsun Carsamba Airport
IATA Code SSA SZF
ICAO Code SBSV LTFH
City Salvador Samsun
Country Brazil Turkey
Timezone America/Bahia Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 64 ft 18 ft
Coordinates -12.910000, -38.320000 41.250000, 36.570000

Salvador (SSA) to Samsun (SZF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Samsun Carsamba Airport (SZF) in Samsun, Turkey is 9,729 kilometers (6,045 miles / 5,253 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:37 in Salvador, it's 16:37 in Samsun. With a 6-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 Samsun (SZF) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 250° (west 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 Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) and Samsun Carsamba Airport (SZF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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