HUG
Huehuetenango
Guatemala
6,636 km
4,123 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
6,636 km
4,123 mi / 3,583 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Guatemala
Heading
115°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

HUG SSA
Airport Name Huehuetenango Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code HUG SSA
ICAO Code MGHT SBSV
City Huehuetenango Salvador
Country Guatemala Brazil
Timezone America/Guatemala America/Bahia
Elevation 6,375 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 15.330000, -91.460000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Huehuetenango (HUG) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Huehuetenango Airport (HUG) in Huehuetenango, Guatemala to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 6,636 kilometers (4,123 miles / 3,583 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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 Guatemala 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 00:51 in Huehuetenango, it's 03:51 in Salvador. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,311 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Huehuetenango Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Huehuetenango (HUG) follows a heading of 297° (west 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 Huehuetenango Airport (HUG) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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