GKE
Geilenkirchen Airport
Germany
8,296 km
5,155 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
8,296 km
5,155 mi / 4,480 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
225°
southwest

Airport Comparison

GKE SSA
Airport Name Geilenkirchen Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code GKE SSA
ICAO Code ETNG SBSV
City N/A Salvador
Country Germany Brazil
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Bahia
Elevation 296 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 50.960000, 6.040000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Geilenkirchen Airport (GKE) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geilenkirchen Airport (GKE) in Geilenkirchen Airport, Germany to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 8,296 kilometers (5,155 miles / 4,480 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 225°.

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 Germany 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 20:06 in Geilenkirchen Airport, it's 16:06 in Salvador. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Geilenkirchen Airport (GKE) follows a heading of 27° (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 Geilenkirchen Airport (GKE) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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