BIF
Fort Bliss/El Paso/
United States
8,780 km
5,456 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
8,780 km
5,456 mi / 4,741 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Denver
Heading
113°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BIF SSA
Airport Name Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code BIF SSA
ICAO Code KBIF SBSV
City Fort Bliss/El Paso/ Salvador
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Denver America/Bahia
Elevation 3,947 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 31.850000, -106.380000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Fort Bliss/El Paso/ (BIF) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport (BIF) in Fort Bliss/El Paso/, United States to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 8,780 kilometers (5,456 miles / 4,741 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:53 in Fort Bliss/El Paso/, it's 01:53 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 3,883 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Fort Bliss/El Paso/ (BIF) follows a heading of 307° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport (BIF) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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