AAZ
Quezaltenango
Guatemala
6,618 km
4,112 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
6,618 km
4,112 mi / 3,574 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Guatemala
Heading
115°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

AAZ SSA
Airport Name Quezaltenango Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code AAZ SSA
ICAO Code MGQZ SBSV
City Quezaltenango Salvador
Country Guatemala Brazil
Timezone America/Guatemala America/Bahia
Elevation 7,779 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 14.870000, -91.500000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Quezaltenango (AAZ) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quezaltenango Airport (AAZ) in Quezaltenango, Guatemala to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 6,618 kilometers (4,112 miles / 3,574 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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 Guatemala 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 07:06 in Quezaltenango, it's 10:06 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 7,715 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Quezaltenango Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Quezaltenango (AAZ) follows a heading of 296° (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 Quezaltenango Airport (AAZ) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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