AZA
Phoenix
United States
9,300 km
5,779 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
9,300 km
5,779 mi / 5,022 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Phoenix
Heading
110°
east southeast

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AZA SSA
Airport Name Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code AZA SSA
ICAO Code KIWA SBSV
City Phoenix Salvador
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Phoenix America/Bahia
Elevation 1,384 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 33.310000, -111.660000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Phoenix (AZA) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) in Phoenix, United States to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 9,300 kilometers (5,779 miles / 5,022 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 04:05 in Phoenix, it's 08:05 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 1,320 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Phoenix (AZA) follows a heading of 306° (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 Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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