AFA
San Rafael
Argentina
3,869 km
2,404 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
3,869 km
2,404 mi / 2,089 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Argentina/Mendoza
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AFA SSA
Airport Name Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code AFA SSA
ICAO Code SAMR SBSV
City San Rafael Salvador
Country Argentina Brazil
Timezone America/Argentina/Mendoza America/Bahia
Elevation 2,470 ft 64 ft
Coordinates -34.590000, -68.400000 -12.910000, -38.320000

San Rafael (AFA) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport (AFA) in San Rafael, Argentina to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 3,869 kilometers (2,404 miles / 2,089 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Argentina with Brazil. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:51 in San Rafael, it's 15:51 in Salvador.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,406 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to San Rafael (AFA) follows a heading of 226° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport (AFA) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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