SSA
Salvador
Brazil
4,604 km
2,861 miles
TUA
Tulcan
Ecuador
Distance
4,604 km
2,861 mi / 2,486 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Bahia
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

SSA TUA
Airport Name Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport
IATA Code SSA TUA
ICAO Code SBSV SETU
City Salvador Tulcan
Country Brazil Ecuador
Timezone America/Bahia America/Guayaquil
Elevation 64 ft 9,649 ft
Coordinates -12.910000, -38.320000 0.810000, -77.710000

Salvador (SSA) to Tulcan (TUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport (TUA) in Tulcan, Ecuador is 4,604 kilometers (2,861 miles / 2,486 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 Brazil with Ecuador. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:42 in Salvador, it's 13:42 in Tulcan.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,585 feet between the two airports. Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport sits higher than Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tulcan (TUA) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 111° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) and Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport (TUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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