SSA
Salvador
Brazil
10,807 km
6,715 miles
THR
Tehran
Iran
Distance
10,807 km
6,715 mi / 5,836 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
America/Bahia
Heading
55°
northeast

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SSA THR
Airport Name Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport Mehrabad International Airport
IATA Code SSA THR
ICAO Code SBSV OIII
City Salvador Tehran
Country Brazil Iran
Timezone America/Bahia Asia/Tehran
Elevation 64 ft 3,962 ft
Coordinates -12.910000, -38.320000 35.690000, 51.310000

Salvador (SSA) to Tehran (THR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Mehrabad International Airport (THR) in Tehran, Iran is 10,807 kilometers (6,715 miles / 5,836 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 Iran. 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 21:24 in Salvador, it's 03:54 in Tehran. 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 3,898 feet between the two airports. Mehrabad International Airport sits higher than Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport.

The return flight from Tehran (THR) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 259° (west). 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 Mehrabad International Airport (THR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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