SAF
Santa Fe
United States
8,921 km
5,544 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
8,921 km
5,544 mi / 4,817 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Denver
Heading
114°
east southeast

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SAF SSA
Airport Name Santa Fe Regional Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code SAF SSA
ICAO Code KSAF SBSV
City Santa Fe Salvador
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Denver America/Bahia
Elevation 6,349 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 35.600000, -106.100000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Santa Fe (SAF) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF) in Santa Fe, United States to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 8,921 kilometers (5,544 miles / 4,817 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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 11:09 in Santa Fe, it's 15:09 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 6,285 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Santa Fe Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Santa Fe (SAF) follows a heading of 310° (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 Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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