Airport Comparison
| PLU | SSA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport | Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport |
| IATA Code | PLU | SSA |
| ICAO Code | SBBH | SBSV |
| City | Belo Horizonte | Salvador |
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | America/Bahia |
| Elevation | 2,589 ft | 64 ft |
| Coordinates | -19.850000, -43.950000 | -12.910000, -38.320000 |
Belo Horizonte (PLU) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport (PLU) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 978 kilometers (607 miles / 528 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is a domestic route within Brazil. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.
Time zone information: When it's 10:18 in Belo Horizonte, it's 10:18 in Salvador.
There is a significant elevation difference of 2,525 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport.
The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Belo Horizonte (PLU) follows a heading of 217° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport (PLU) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.