GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
8,015 km
4,981 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
8,015 km
4,981 mi / 4,328 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
112°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GDL SSA
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code GDL SSA
ICAO Code MMGL SBSV
City Guadalajara Salvador
Country Mexico Brazil
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Bahia
Elevation 5,016 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 8,015 kilometers (4,981 miles / 4,328 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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 Mexico 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 01:07 in Guadalajara, it's 04:07 in Salvador. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,952 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 297° (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 Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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