JFK
New York
United States
6,984 km
4,340 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
6,984 km
4,340 mi / 3,771 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
141°
southeast

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JFK SSA
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code JFK SSA
ICAO Code KJFK SBSV
City New York Salvador
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/New_York America/Bahia
Elevation 13 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 -12.910000, -38.320000

New York (JFK) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 6,984 kilometers (4,340 miles / 3,771 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 141°.

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 00:56 in New York, it's 02:56 in Salvador.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 330° (north 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 John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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