MSL
Muscle Shoals
United States
7,420 km
4,611 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
7,420 km
4,611 mi / 4,007 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
126°
southeast

Airport Comparison

MSL SSA
Airport Name Northwest Alabama Regional Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code MSL SSA
ICAO Code KMSL SBSV
City Muscle Shoals Salvador
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Chicago America/Bahia
Elevation 551 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 34.750000, -87.610000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Muscle Shoals (MSL) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) in Muscle Shoals, United States to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 7,420 kilometers (4,611 miles / 4,007 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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 09:42 in Muscle Shoals, it's 12:42 in Salvador. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Muscle Shoals (MSL) follows a heading of 317° (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 Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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