SJN
St Johns
United States
9,151 km
5,686 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
9,151 km
5,686 mi / 4,941 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Phoenix
Heading
112°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

SJN SSA
Airport Name St Johns Industrial Air Park Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code SJN SSA
ICAO Code KSJN SBSV
City St Johns Salvador
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Phoenix America/Bahia
Elevation 5,737 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 34.520000, -109.380000 -12.910000, -38.320000

St Johns (SJN) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from St Johns Industrial Air Park (SJN) in St Johns, United States to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 9,151 kilometers (5,686 miles / 4,941 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 14:03 in St Johns, it's 18:03 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 5,673 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than St Johns Industrial Air Park. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to St Johns (SJN) follows a heading of 308° (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 St Johns Industrial Air Park (SJN) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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