FLG
Flagstaff
United States
9,371 km
5,823 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
9,371 km
5,823 mi / 5,060 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Phoenix
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

FLG SSA
Airport Name Flagstaff Pulliam Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code FLG SSA
ICAO Code KFLG SBSV
City Flagstaff Salvador
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Phoenix America/Bahia
Elevation 7,015 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 35.140000, -111.670000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Flagstaff (FLG) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG) in Flagstaff, United States to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 9,371 kilometers (5,823 miles / 5,060 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 06:14 in Flagstaff, it's 10:14 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 6,951 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Flagstaff Pulliam Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Flagstaff (FLG) follows a heading of 308° (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 Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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