SSA
Salvador
Brazil
12,443 km
7,732 miles
TQN
Taloqan
Afghanistan
Distance
12,443 km
7,732 mi / 6,719 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
America/Bahia
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

SSA TQN
Airport Name Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport Talolqan Airport
IATA Code SSA TQN
ICAO Code SBSV OATQ
City Salvador Taloqan
Country Brazil Afghanistan
Timezone America/Bahia Asia/Kabul
Elevation 64 ft 2,606 ft
Coordinates -12.910000, -38.320000 36.770000, 69.530000

Salvador (SSA) to Taloqan (TQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Talolqan Airport (TQN) in Taloqan, Afghanistan is 12,443 kilometers (7,732 miles / 6,719 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 Afghanistan. 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 19:21 in Salvador, it's 02:51 in Taloqan. With a 7.5-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 2,542 feet between the two airports. Talolqan Airport sits higher than Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport.

The return flight from Taloqan (TQN) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 270° (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 Talolqan Airport (TQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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