FHU
Fort Huachuca Sierra Vista
United States
9,117 km
5,665 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
9,117 km
5,665 mi / 4,923 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Phoenix
Heading
111°
east southeast

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FHU SSA
Airport Name Sierra Vista Municipal-Libby Army Air Field Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code FHU SSA
ICAO Code KFHU SBSV
City Fort Huachuca Sierra Vista Salvador
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Phoenix America/Bahia
Elevation 4,719 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 31.590000, -110.340000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Fort Huachuca Sierra Vista (FHU) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sierra Vista Municipal-Libby Army Air Field (FHU) in Fort Huachuca Sierra Vista, United States to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 9,117 kilometers (5,665 miles / 4,923 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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 00:34 in Fort Huachuca Sierra Vista, it's 04:34 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 4,655 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Sierra Vista Municipal-Libby Army Air Field.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Fort Huachuca Sierra Vista (FHU) follows a heading of 305° (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 Sierra Vista Municipal-Libby Army Air Field (FHU) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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