PDL
Ponta Delgada
Portugal
5,784 km
3,594 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
5,784 km
3,594 mi / 3,123 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Atlantic/Azores
Heading
196°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

PDL SSA
Airport Name Joao Paulo II Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code PDL SSA
ICAO Code LPPD SBSV
City Ponta Delgada Salvador
Country Portugal Brazil
Timezone Atlantic/Azores America/Bahia
Elevation 259 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 37.740000, -25.700000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Ponta Delgada (PDL) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) in Ponta Delgada, Portugal to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 5,784 kilometers (3,594 miles / 3,123 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southwest at a heading of 196°.

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 Portugal with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:22 in Ponta Delgada, it's 14:22 in Salvador.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Ponta Delgada (PDL) follows a heading of 13° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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