RFG
Refugio
United States
7,822 km
4,860 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
7,822 km
4,860 mi / 4,224 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
118°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

RFG SSA
Airport Name Rooke Field Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code RFG SSA
ICAO Code KRFG SBSV
City Refugio Salvador
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Chicago America/Bahia
Elevation 54 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 28.300000, -97.300000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Refugio (RFG) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rooke Field (RFG) in Refugio, United States to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 7,822 kilometers (4,860 miles / 4,224 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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 10:50 in Refugio, it's 13:50 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 Refugio (RFG) follows a heading of 307° (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 Rooke Field (RFG) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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