SSA
Salvador
Brazil
9,287 km
5,771 miles
YGX
Gillam
Canada
Distance
9,287 km
5,771 mi / 5,014 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Bahia
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SSA YGX
Airport Name Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport Gillam Airport
IATA Code SSA YGX
ICAO Code SBSV CYGX
City Salvador Gillam
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Bahia America/Winnipeg
Elevation 64 ft 476 ft
Coordinates -12.910000, -38.320000 56.360000, -94.710000

Salvador (SSA) to Gillam (YGX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Gillam Airport (YGX) in Gillam, Canada is 9,287 kilometers (5,771 miles / 5,014 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 Canada. 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 04:22 in Salvador, it's 01:22 in Gillam. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Gillam (YGX) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 125° (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 Gillam Airport (YGX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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