BYG
Buffalo
United States
9,368 km
5,821 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
9,368 km
5,821 mi / 5,058 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Denver
Heading
114°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BYG SSA
Airport Name Johnson County Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code BYG SSA
ICAO Code KBYG SBSV
City Buffalo Salvador
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Denver America/Bahia
Elevation 4,970 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 44.380000, -106.720000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Buffalo (BYG) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Johnson County Airport (BYG) in Buffalo, United States to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 9,368 kilometers (5,821 miles / 5,058 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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 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 10:11 in Buffalo, it's 14:11 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 4,906 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Johnson County Airport.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Buffalo (BYG) follows a heading of 318° (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 Johnson County Airport (BYG) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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