GCN
Grand Canyon
United States
9,442 km
5,867 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
9,442 km
5,867 mi / 5,099 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Phoenix
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GCN SSA
Airport Name Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code GCN SSA
ICAO Code KGCN SBSV
City Grand Canyon Salvador
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Phoenix America/Bahia
Elevation 6,609 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 35.950000, -112.150000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Grand Canyon (GCN) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) in Grand Canyon, United States to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 9,442 kilometers (5,867 miles / 5,099 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 15:37 in Grand Canyon, it's 19:37 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 6,545 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Grand Canyon (GCN) follows a heading of 309° (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 Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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