HYS
Hays
United States
8,539 km
5,306 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
8,539 km
5,306 mi / 4,610 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
119°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

HYS SSA
Airport Name Hays Regional Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code HYS SSA
ICAO Code KHYS SBSV
City Hays Salvador
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Chicago America/Bahia
Elevation 1,999 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 38.840000, -99.270000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Hays (HYS) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hays Regional Airport (HYS) in Hays, United States to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 8,539 kilometers (5,306 miles / 4,610 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

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 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 17:48 in Hays, it's 20:48 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 1,935 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Hays Regional Airport.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Hays (HYS) follows a heading of 316° (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 Hays Regional Airport (HYS) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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