DTA
Delta
United States
9,602 km
5,966 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
9,602 km
5,966 mi / 5,185 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Denver
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

DTA SSA
Airport Name Delta Municipal Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code DTA SSA
ICAO Code KDTA SBSV
City Delta Salvador
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Denver America/Bahia
Elevation 4,760 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 39.380000, -112.500000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Delta (DTA) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Delta Municipal Airport (DTA) in Delta, United States to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 9,602 kilometers (5,966 miles / 5,185 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 06:23 in Delta, it's 10:23 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 4,696 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Delta Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Delta (DTA) follows a heading of 312° (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 Delta Municipal Airport (DTA) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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