PGS
Peach Springs
United States
9,520 km
5,916 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
9,520 km
5,916 mi / 5,141 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Phoenix
Heading
109°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

PGS SSA
Airport Name Grand Canyon Caverns Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code PGS SSA
ICAO Code KL37 SBSV
City Peach Springs Salvador
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Phoenix America/Bahia
Elevation 5,397 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 35.530000, -113.250000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Peach Springs (PGS) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Canyon Caverns Airport (PGS) in Peach Springs, United States to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 9,520 kilometers (5,916 miles / 5,141 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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 05:12 in Peach Springs, it's 09:12 in Salvador. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,333 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Grand Canyon Caverns Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Peach Springs (PGS) follows a heading of 308° (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 Grand Canyon Caverns Airport (PGS) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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