SSA
Salvador
Brazil
10,152 km
6,308 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
10,152 km
6,308 mi / 5,482 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Bahia
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

SSA YYC
Airport Name Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code SSA YYC
ICAO Code SBSV CYYC
City Salvador Calgary
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Bahia America/Edmonton
Elevation 64 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates -12.910000, -38.320000 51.110000, -114.020000

Salvador (SSA) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 10,152 kilometers (6,308 miles / 5,482 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 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 02:56 in Salvador, it's 22:56 in Calgary. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,493 feet between the two airports. Calgary International Airport sits higher than Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 109° (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 Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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