GRF
Fort Lewis/Tacoma
United States
10,628 km
6,604 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
10,628 km
6,604 mi / 5,739 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
103°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GRF SSA
Airport Name Gray Army Air Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code GRF SSA
ICAO Code KGRF SBSV
City Fort Lewis/Tacoma Salvador
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Bahia
Elevation 301 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 47.080000, -122.580000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Fort Lewis/Tacoma (GRF) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gray Army Air Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport (GRF) in Fort Lewis/Tacoma, United States to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 10,628 kilometers (6,604 miles / 5,739 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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 08:30 in Fort Lewis/Tacoma, it's 13:30 in Salvador. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Fort Lewis/Tacoma (GRF) follows a heading of 317° (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 Gray Army Air Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport (GRF) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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