SSA
Salvador
Brazil
17,061 km
10,602 miles
YEC
Yecheon Airport
South Korea
Distance
17,061 km
10,602 mi / 9,212 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Bahia
Heading
24°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SSA YEC
Airport Name Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport Yecheon Airport
IATA Code SSA YEC
ICAO Code SBSV RKTY
City Salvador N/A
Country Brazil South Korea
Timezone America/Bahia Asia/Seoul
Elevation 64 ft 354 ft
Coordinates -12.910000, -38.320000 36.630000, 128.350000

Salvador (SSA) to Yecheon Airport (YEC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Yecheon Airport (YEC) in Yecheon Airport, South Korea is 17,061 kilometers (10,602 miles / 9,212 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 South Korea. 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 10:20 in Salvador, it's 22:20 in Yecheon Airport. With a 12-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 Yecheon Airport (YEC) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 330° (north northwest). 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 Yecheon Airport (YEC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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