BLU
Emigrant Gap
United States
10,272 km
6,383 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
10,272 km
6,383 mi / 5,546 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
105°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

BLU SSA
Airport Name Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code BLU SSA
ICAO Code KBLU SBSV
City Emigrant Gap Salvador
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Bahia
Elevation 5,284 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 39.270000, -120.710000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Emigrant Gap (BLU) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport (BLU) in Emigrant Gap, United States to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 10,272 kilometers (6,383 miles / 5,546 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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 07:04 in Emigrant Gap, it's 11:04 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 5,220 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Emigrant Gap (BLU) follows a heading of 310° (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 Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport (BLU) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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