GPZ
Grand Rapids
United States
8,633 km
5,364 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
8,633 km
5,364 mi / 4,662 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
125°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GPZ SSA
Airport Name Grand Rapids/Itasca County-Gordon Newstrom Field Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code GPZ SSA
ICAO Code KGPZ SBSV
City Grand Rapids Salvador
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Chicago America/Bahia
Elevation 1,356 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 47.210000, -93.510000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Grand Rapids (GPZ) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Rapids/Itasca County-Gordon Newstrom Field (GPZ) in Grand Rapids, United States to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 8,633 kilometers (5,364 miles / 4,662 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

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 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 05:37 in Grand Rapids, it's 08:37 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 1,292 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Grand Rapids/Itasca County-Gordon Newstrom Field.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Grand Rapids (GPZ) follows a heading of 325° (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 Rapids/Itasca County-Gordon Newstrom Field (GPZ) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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