AQP
Arequipa
Peru
3,595 km
2,234 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
3,595 km
2,234 mi / 1,941 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Lima
Heading
88°
east

Airport Comparison

AQP SSA
Airport Name Rodriguez Ballon International Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code AQP SSA
ICAO Code SPQU SBSV
City Arequipa Salvador
Country Peru Brazil
Timezone America/Lima America/Bahia
Elevation 8,405 ft 64 ft
Coordinates -16.340000, -71.580000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Arequipa (AQP) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rodriguez Ballon International Airport (AQP) in Arequipa, Peru to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 3,595 kilometers (2,234 miles / 1,941 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Peru with Brazil. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:10 in Arequipa, it's 12:10 in Salvador.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,341 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Rodriguez Ballon International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Arequipa (AQP) follows a heading of 260° (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 Rodriguez Ballon International Airport (AQP) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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