ESR
El Salvador
Chile
3,602 km
2,238 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
3,602 km
2,238 mi / 1,945 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Santiago
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ESR SSA
Airport Name Ricardo Garcia Posada Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code ESR SSA
ICAO Code SCES SBSV
City El Salvador Salvador
Country Chile Brazil
Timezone America/Santiago America/Bahia
Elevation 5,240 ft 64 ft
Coordinates -26.310000, -69.770000 -12.910000, -38.320000

El Salvador (ESR) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ricardo Garcia Posada Airport (ESR) in El Salvador, Chile to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 3,602 kilometers (2,238 miles / 1,945 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Chile with Brazil. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:02 in El Salvador, it's 00:02 in Salvador.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,176 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Ricardo Garcia Posada Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to El Salvador (ESR) follows a heading of 241° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ricardo Garcia Posada Airport (ESR) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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