GCW
Peach Springs
United States
9,586 km
5,956 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
9,586 km
5,956 mi / 5,176 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Phoenix
Heading
109°
east southeast

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GCW SSA
Airport Name Grand Canyon West Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code GCW SSA
ICAO Code K1G4 SBSV
City Peach Springs Salvador
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Phoenix America/Bahia
Elevation 4,817 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 35.990000, -113.820000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Peach Springs (GCW) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Canyon West Airport (GCW) in Peach Springs, United States to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 9,586 kilometers (5,956 miles / 5,176 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 09:50 in Peach Springs, it's 13:50 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 4,753 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Grand Canyon West Airport.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Peach Springs (GCW) follows a heading of 308° (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 Grand Canyon West Airport (GCW) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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