RKS
Rock Springs
United States
9,420 km
5,854 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
9,420 km
5,854 mi / 5,087 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Denver
Heading
112°
east southeast

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RKS SSA
Airport Name Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code RKS SSA
ICAO Code KRKS SBSV
City Rock Springs Salvador
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Denver America/Bahia
Elevation 6,765 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 41.590000, -109.070000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Rock Springs (RKS) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) in Rock Springs, United States to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 9,420 kilometers (5,854 miles / 5,087 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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 06:54 in Rock Springs, it's 10:54 in Salvador. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,701 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Rock Springs (RKS) follows a heading of 315° (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 Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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