Airport Comparison
| QAK | SSA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport | Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport |
| IATA Code | QAK | SSA |
| ICAO Code | SBBQ | SBSV |
| City | Barbacena | Salvador |
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | America/Bahia |
| Elevation | 3,657 ft | 64 ft |
| Coordinates | -21.270000, -43.760000 | -12.910000, -38.320000 |
Barbacena (QAK) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport (QAK) in Barbacena, Brazil to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 1,094 kilometers (680 miles / 591 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.
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 07:28 in Barbacena, it's 07:28 in Salvador.
There is a significant elevation difference of 3,593 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport.
The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Barbacena (QAK) follows a heading of 211° (south 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 Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport (QAK) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.