RDU
Raleigh/Durham
United States
6,891 km
4,282 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
6,891 km
4,282 mi / 3,721 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
134°
southeast

Airport Comparison

RDU SSA
Airport Name Raleigh-Durham International Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code RDU SSA
ICAO Code KRDU SBSV
City Raleigh/Durham Salvador
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/New_York America/Bahia
Elevation 435 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 35.880000, -78.790000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) in Raleigh/Durham, United States to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 6,891 kilometers (4,282 miles / 3,721 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 134°.

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 12:26 in Raleigh/Durham, it's 14:26 in Salvador.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) follows a heading of 323° (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 Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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