SSA
Salvador
Brazil
15,358 km
9,543 miles
URT
Surat Thani
Thailand
Distance
15,358 km
9,543 mi / 8,293 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Bahia
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

SSA URT
Airport Name Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport Surat Thani Airport
IATA Code SSA URT
ICAO Code SBSV VTSB
City Salvador Surat Thani
Country Brazil Thailand
Timezone America/Bahia Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 64 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -12.910000, -38.320000 9.130000, 99.140000

Salvador (SSA) to Surat Thani (URT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Surat Thani Airport (URT) in Surat Thani, Thailand is 15,358 kilometers (9,543 miles / 8,293 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 Thailand. 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 14:39 in Salvador, it's 00:39 in Surat Thani. With a 10-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 Surat Thani (URT) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 261° (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 Surat Thani Airport (URT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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