POE
Fort Polk
United States
7,623 km
4,737 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
7,623 km
4,737 mi / 4,116 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
121°
east southeast

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POE SSA
Airport Name Maks Army Air Field Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code POE SSA
ICAO Code KPOE SBSV
City Fort Polk Salvador
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Chicago America/Bahia
Elevation 330 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 31.000000, -93.200000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Fort Polk (POE) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maks Army Air Field (POE) in Fort Polk, United States to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 7,623 kilometers (4,737 miles / 4,116 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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 02:44 in Fort Polk, it's 05:44 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 Fort Polk (POE) follows a heading of 311° (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 Maks Army Air Field (POE) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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