CIG
Craig
United States
9,253 km
5,750 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
9,253 km
5,750 mi / 4,996 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Denver
Heading
113°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CIG SSA
Airport Name Craig-Moffat Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code CIG SSA
ICAO Code KCAG SBSV
City Craig Salvador
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Denver America/Bahia
Elevation 6,198 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 40.500000, -107.520000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Craig (CIG) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Craig-Moffat Airport (CIG) in Craig, United States to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 9,253 kilometers (5,750 miles / 4,996 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 13:42 in Craig, it's 17:42 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 6,134 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Craig-Moffat Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Craig (CIG) follows a heading of 314° (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 Craig-Moffat Airport (CIG) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.