ACH
Altenrhein
Switzerland
8,218 km
5,107 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
8,218 km
5,107 mi / 4,438 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
229°
southwest

Airport Comparison

ACH SSA
Airport Name St Gallen Altenrhein Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code ACH SSA
ICAO Code LSZR SBSV
City Altenrhein Salvador
Country Switzerland Brazil
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Bahia
Elevation 1,306 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 47.480000, 9.560000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Altenrhein (ACH) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from St Gallen Altenrhein Airport (ACH) in Altenrhein, Switzerland to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 8,218 kilometers (5,107 miles / 4,438 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 229°.

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 Switzerland with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:42 in Altenrhein, it's 10:42 in Salvador. 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 1,242 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than St Gallen Altenrhein Airport.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Altenrhein (ACH) follows a heading of 31° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the St Gallen Altenrhein Airport (ACH) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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