MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
7,560 km
4,698 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
7,560 km
4,698 mi / 4,082 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
113°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MEX SSA
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code MEX SSA
ICAO Code MMMX SBSV
City Mexico City Salvador
Country Mexico Brazil
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Bahia
Elevation 7,316 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Mexico City (MEX) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 7,560 kilometers (4,698 miles / 4,082 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 01:04 in Mexico City, it's 04:04 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 7,252 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 297° (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 Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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