MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
4,615 km
2,867 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
4,615 km
2,867 mi / 2,492 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Bogota
Heading
117°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MDE SSA
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code MDE SSA
ICAO Code SKRG SBSV
City Rionegro Salvador
Country Colombia Brazil
Timezone America/Bogota America/Bahia
Elevation 6,955 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Rionegro (MDE) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 4,615 kilometers (2,867 miles / 2,492 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 Colombia with Brazil. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:03 in Rionegro, it's 04:03 in Salvador.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,891 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 295° (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 Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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