SSA
Salvador
Brazil
12,035 km
7,478 miles
TSG
Tanacross
United States
Distance
12,035 km
7,478 mi / 6,498 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Bahia
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SSA TSG
Airport Name Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport Tanacross Airport
IATA Code SSA TSG
ICAO Code SBSV KTSG
City Salvador Tanacross
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Bahia America/Anchorage
Elevation 64 ft 1,559 ft
Coordinates -12.910000, -38.320000 63.370000, -143.330000

Salvador (SSA) to Tanacross (TSG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Tanacross Airport (TSG) in Tanacross, United States is 12,035 kilometers (7,478 miles / 6,498 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:41 in Salvador, it's 02:41 in Tanacross. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,495 feet between the two airports. Tanacross Airport sits higher than Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport.

The return flight from Tanacross (TSG) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 82° (east). 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 Tanacross Airport (TSG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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