BLD
Boulder City
United States
9,673 km
6,010 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
9,673 km
6,010 mi / 5,223 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
108°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BLD SSA
Airport Name Boulder City Municipal Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code BLD SSA
ICAO Code KBVU SBSV
City Boulder City Salvador
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Bahia
Elevation 2,203 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 35.950000, -114.860000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Boulder City (BLD) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Boulder City Municipal Airport (BLD) in Boulder City, United States to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 9,673 kilometers (6,010 miles / 5,223 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 09:14 in Boulder City, it's 14:14 in Salvador. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,139 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Boulder City Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Boulder City (BLD) 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 Boulder City Municipal Airport (BLD) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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