SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
9,614 km
5,974 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
9,614 km
5,974 mi / 5,191 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Denver
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

SLC SSA
Airport Name Salt Lake City International Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code SLC SSA
ICAO Code KSLC SBSV
City Salt Lake City Salvador
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Denver America/Bahia
Elevation 4,231 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 40.790000, -111.980000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Salt Lake City (SLC) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 9,614 kilometers (5,974 miles / 5,191 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 02:45 in Salt Lake City, it's 06:45 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 4,167 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Salt Lake City International Airport.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Salt Lake City (SLC) follows a heading of 313° (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 Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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