CTG
Cartagena
Colombia
4,857 km
3,018 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
4,857 km
3,018 mi / 2,623 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Bogota
Heading
121°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CTG SSA
Airport Name Rafael Nunez International Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code CTG SSA
ICAO Code SKCG SBSV
City Cartagena Salvador
Country Colombia Brazil
Timezone America/Bogota America/Bahia
Elevation 4 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 10.440000, -75.510000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Cartagena (CTG) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) in Cartagena, Colombia to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 4,857 kilometers (3,018 miles / 2,623 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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 Colombia with Brazil. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:28 in Cartagena, it's 13:28 in Salvador.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Cartagena (CTG) follows a heading of 301° (west 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 Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.