SSA
Salvador
Brazil
15,278 km
9,493 miles
TGJ
Tiga
New Caledonia
Distance
15,278 km
9,493 mi / 8,249 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Bahia
Heading
217°
southwest

Airport Comparison

SSA TGJ
Airport Name Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport Tiga Airport
IATA Code SSA TGJ
ICAO Code SBSV NWWA
City Salvador Tiga
Country Brazil New Caledonia
Timezone America/Bahia Pacific/Noumea
Elevation 64 ft 128 ft
Coordinates -12.910000, -38.320000 -21.100000, 167.800000

Salvador (SSA) to Tiga (TGJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Tiga Airport (TGJ) in Tiga, New Caledonia is 15,278 kilometers (9,493 miles / 8,249 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southwest at a heading of 217°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:14 in Salvador, it's 05:14 in Tiga. With a 14-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 Tiga (TGJ) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 141° (southeast). 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 Tiga Airport (TGJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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