Airport Comparison
| SSA | TGG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport | Sultan Mahmud Airport |
| IATA Code | SSA | TGG |
| ICAO Code | SBSV | WMKN |
| City | Salvador | Kuala Terengganu |
| Country | Brazil | Malaysia |
| Timezone | America/Bahia | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
| Elevation | 64 ft | 21 ft |
| Coordinates | -12.910000, -38.320000 | 5.380000, 103.100000 |
Salvador (SSA) to Kuala Terengganu (TGG) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG) in Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia is 15,703 kilometers (9,757 miles / 8,479 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 98°.
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 Malaysia. 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 13:52 in Salvador, it's 00:52 in Kuala Terengganu. With a 11-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 Kuala Terengganu (TGG) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 256° (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 Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.