SSA
Salvador
Brazil
9,349 km
5,809 miles
XWA
Williston
United States
Distance
9,349 km
5,809 mi / 5,048 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Bahia
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

SSA XWA
Airport Name Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport Williston Basin International Airport
IATA Code SSA XWA
ICAO Code SBSV KXWA
City Salvador Williston
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Bahia America/Chicago
Elevation 64 ft 2,356 ft
Coordinates -12.910000, -38.320000 48.260000, -103.750000

Salvador (SSA) to Williston (XWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) in Williston, United States is 9,349 kilometers (5,809 miles / 5,048 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 18:43 in Salvador, it's 15:43 in Williston. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,292 feet between the two airports. Williston Basin International Airport sits higher than Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport.

The return flight from Williston (XWA) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 117° (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 Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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