SSA
Salvador
Brazil
12,254 km
7,614 miles
WSM
Wiseman
United States
Distance
12,254 km
7,614 mi / 6,617 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Bahia
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SSA WSM
Airport Name Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport Wiseman Airport
IATA Code SSA WSM
ICAO Code SBSV KWSM
City Salvador Wiseman
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Bahia America/Anchorage
Elevation 64 ft 1,195 ft
Coordinates -12.910000, -38.320000 67.410000, -150.120000

Salvador (SSA) to Wiseman (WSM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Wiseman Airport (WSM) in Wiseman, United States is 12,254 kilometers (7,614 miles / 6,617 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 15:12 in Salvador, it's 09:12 in Wiseman. 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 1,131 feet between the two airports. Wiseman Airport sits higher than Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport.

The return flight from Wiseman (WSM) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 75° (east northeast). 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 Wiseman Airport (WSM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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