GWY
Galway
Ireland
7,875 km
4,893 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
7,875 km
4,893 mi / 4,252 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Europe/Dublin
Heading
210°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GWY SSA
Airport Name Galway Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code GWY SSA
ICAO Code EICM SBSV
City Galway Salvador
Country Ireland Brazil
Timezone Europe/Dublin America/Bahia
Elevation 81 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 53.300000, -8.940000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Galway (GWY) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galway Airport (GWY) in Galway, Ireland to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 7,875 kilometers (4,893 miles / 4,252 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southwest at a heading of 210°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ireland with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:01 in Galway, it's 05:01 in Salvador. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Galway (GWY) follows a heading of 18° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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