SLP
San Luis Potosi
Mexico
7,862 km
4,885 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
7,862 km
4,885 mi / 4,245 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
114°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

SLP SSA
Airport Name Ponciano Arriaga International Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code SLP SSA
ICAO Code MMSP SBSV
City San Luis Potosi Salvador
Country Mexico Brazil
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Bahia
Elevation 6,035 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 22.250000, -100.930000 -12.910000, -38.320000

San Luis Potosi (SLP) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (SLP) in San Luis Potosi, Mexico to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 7,862 kilometers (4,885 miles / 4,245 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, 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 Mexico 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 14:26 in San Luis Potosi, it's 17:26 in Salvador. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,971 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Ponciano Arriaga International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to San Luis Potosi (SLP) follows a heading of 299° (west 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 Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (SLP) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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