FNC
Funchal
Portugal
5,565 km
3,458 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
5,565 km
3,458 mi / 3,005 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
208°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

FNC SSA
Airport Name Madeira Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code FNC SSA
ICAO Code LPMA SBSV
City Funchal Salvador
Country Portugal Brazil
Timezone Europe/Lisbon America/Bahia
Elevation 192 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 32.700000, -16.770000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Funchal (FNC) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madeira Airport (FNC) in Funchal, Portugal to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 5,565 kilometers (3,458 miles / 3,005 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southwest at a heading of 208°.

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 Portugal with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:31 in Funchal, it's 09:31 in Salvador. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Funchal (FNC) follows a heading of 24° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Madeira Airport (FNC) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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