DCA
Washington
United States
7,019 km
4,361 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
7,019 km
4,361 mi / 3,790 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
137°
southeast

Airport Comparison

DCA SSA
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code DCA SSA
ICAO Code KDCA SBSV
City Washington Salvador
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/New_York America/Bahia
Elevation 14 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Washington (DCA) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 7,019 kilometers (4,361 miles / 3,790 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 137°.

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 06:49 in Washington, it's 08:49 in Salvador.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 327° (north 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 Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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