SSA
Salvador
Brazil
9,900 km
6,152 miles
XSD
Tonopah
United States
Distance
9,900 km
6,152 mi / 5,346 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Bahia
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

SSA XSD
Airport Name Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport Tonopah Test Range
IATA Code SSA XSD
ICAO Code SBSV KTNX
City Salvador Tonopah
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Bahia America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 64 ft 5,550 ft
Coordinates -12.910000, -38.320000 37.800000, -116.800000

Salvador (SSA) to Tonopah (XSD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Tonopah Test Range (XSD) in Tonopah, United States is 9,900 kilometers (6,152 miles / 5,346 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 14:32 in Salvador, it's 09:32 in Tonopah. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,486 feet between the two airports. Tonopah Test Range sits higher than Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tonopah (XSD) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 107° (east southeast). 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 Tonopah Test Range (XSD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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