PKJ
Playa Grande
Guatemala
6,599 km
4,100 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
6,599 km
4,100 mi / 3,563 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Guatemala
Heading
116°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

PKJ SSA
Airport Name Playa Grande Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code PKJ SSA
ICAO Code MGPG SBSV
City Playa Grande Salvador
Country Guatemala Brazil
Timezone America/Guatemala America/Bahia
Elevation 577 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 16.000000, -90.740000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Playa Grande (PKJ) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Playa Grande Airport (PKJ) in Playa Grande, Guatemala to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 6,599 kilometers (4,100 miles / 3,563 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

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 Guatemala 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 14:04 in Playa Grande, it's 17:04 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 Playa Grande (PKJ) follows a heading of 298° (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 Playa Grande Airport (PKJ) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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