EOH
Medellin
Colombia
4,634 km
2,880 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
4,634 km
2,880 mi / 2,502 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Bogota
Heading
117°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

EOH SSA
Airport Name Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code EOH SSA
ICAO Code SKMD SBSV
City Medellin Salvador
Country Colombia Brazil
Timezone America/Bogota America/Bahia
Elevation 4,949 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 6.220000, -75.590000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Medellin (EOH) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) in Medellin, Colombia to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 4,634 kilometers (2,880 miles / 2,502 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 12:03 in Medellin, it's 14:03 in Salvador.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,885 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Medellin (EOH) follows a heading of 295° (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 Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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