SSA
Salvador
Brazil
8,629 km
5,362 miles
YKN
Yankton
United States
Distance
8,629 km
5,362 mi / 4,659 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Bahia
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

SSA YKN
Airport Name Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport Chan Gurney Municipal Airport
IATA Code SSA YKN
ICAO Code SBSV KYKN
City Salvador Yankton
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Bahia America/Chicago
Elevation 64 ft 1,306 ft
Coordinates -12.910000, -38.320000 42.920000, -97.390000

Salvador (SSA) to Yankton (YKN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Chan Gurney Municipal Airport (YKN) in Yankton, United States is 8,629 kilometers (5,362 miles / 4,659 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 15:39 in Salvador, it's 12:39 in Yankton. 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 1,242 feet between the two airports. Chan Gurney Municipal Airport sits higher than Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport.

The return flight from Yankton (YKN) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 121° (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 Chan Gurney Municipal Airport (YKN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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