LOU
Louisville
United States
7,520 km
4,673 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
7,520 km
4,673 mi / 4,060 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
129°
southeast

Airport Comparison

LOU SSA
Airport Name Bowman Field Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code LOU SSA
ICAO Code KLOU SBSV
City Louisville Salvador
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/New_York America/Bahia
Elevation 546 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 38.230000, -85.660000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Louisville (LOU) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bowman Field (LOU) in Louisville, United States to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 7,520 kilometers (4,673 miles / 4,060 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

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 20:41 in Louisville, it's 22:41 in Salvador.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Louisville (LOU) follows a heading of 321° (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 Bowman Field (LOU) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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