SSA
Salvador
Brazil
11,591 km
7,203 miles
ZAH
Zahedan
Iran
Distance
11,591 km
7,203 mi / 6,259 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
America/Bahia
Heading
62°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

SSA ZAH
Airport Name Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport Zahedan International Airport
IATA Code SSA ZAH
ICAO Code SBSV OIZH
City Salvador Zahedan
Country Brazil Iran
Timezone America/Bahia Asia/Tehran
Elevation 64 ft 4,564 ft
Coordinates -12.910000, -38.320000 29.480000, 60.910000

Salvador (SSA) to Zahedan (ZAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Zahedan International Airport (ZAH) in Zahedan, Iran is 11,591 kilometers (7,203 miles / 6,259 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 Iran. 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 19:59 in Salvador, it's 02:29 in Zahedan. With a 6.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,500 feet between the two airports. Zahedan International Airport sits higher than Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport.

The return flight from Zahedan (ZAH) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 263° (west). 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 Zahedan International Airport (ZAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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