JAL
Xalapa
Mexico
7,345 km
4,564 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
7,345 km
4,564 mi / 3,966 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
115°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

JAL SSA
Airport Name El Lencero Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code JAL SSA
ICAO Code MMJA SBSV
City Xalapa Salvador
Country Mexico Brazil
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Bahia
Elevation 3,127 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 19.480000, -96.800000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Xalapa (JAL) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Lencero Airport (JAL) in Xalapa, Mexico to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 7,345 kilometers (4,564 miles / 3,966 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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 16:28 in Xalapa, it's 19:28 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 3,063 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than El Lencero Airport.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Xalapa (JAL) follows a heading of 298° (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 El Lencero Airport (JAL) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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