CIQ
Chiquimula
Guatemala
6,424 km
3,992 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
6,424 km
3,992 mi / 3,469 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Guatemala
Heading
116°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CIQ SSA
Airport Name Chiquimula Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code CIQ SSA
ICAO Code MGCQ SBSV
City Chiquimula Salvador
Country Guatemala Brazil
Timezone America/Guatemala America/Bahia
Elevation 1,484 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 14.830000, -89.520000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Chiquimula (CIQ) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chiquimula Airport (CIQ) in Chiquimula, Guatemala to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 6,424 kilometers (3,992 miles / 3,469 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Guatemala 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 15:47 in Chiquimula, it's 18:47 in Salvador. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,420 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Chiquimula Airport.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Chiquimula (CIQ) follows a heading of 297° (west 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 Chiquimula Airport (CIQ) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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