GWS
Glenwood Springs
United States
9,193 km
5,712 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
9,193 km
5,712 mi / 4,964 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Denver
Heading
113°
east southeast

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GWS SSA
Airport Name Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code GWS SSA
ICAO Code KGWS SBSV
City Glenwood Springs Salvador
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Denver America/Bahia
Elevation 5,916 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 39.510000, -107.310000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Glenwood Springs (GWS) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS) in Glenwood Springs, United States to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 9,193 kilometers (5,712 miles / 4,964 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 05:15 in Glenwood Springs, it's 09:15 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 5,852 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Glenwood Springs (GWS) follows a heading of 313° (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 Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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