SOW
Show Low
United States
9,195 km
5,713 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
9,195 km
5,713 mi / 4,965 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Phoenix
Heading
111°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

SOW SSA
Airport Name Show Low Regional Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code SOW SSA
ICAO Code KSOW SBSV
City Show Low Salvador
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Phoenix America/Bahia
Elevation 6,416 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 34.270000, -110.010000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Show Low (SOW) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) in Show Low, United States to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 9,195 kilometers (5,713 miles / 4,965 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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 07:51 in Show Low, it's 11:51 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 6,352 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Show Low Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Show Low (SOW) 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 Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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