LFT
Lafayette
United States
7,479 km
4,647 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
7,479 km
4,647 mi / 4,038 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
122°
east southeast

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LFT SSA
Airport Name Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code LFT SSA
ICAO Code KLFT SBSV
City Lafayette Salvador
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Chicago America/Bahia
Elevation 42 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 30.210000, -91.990000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Lafayette (LFT) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (LFT) in Lafayette, United States to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 7,479 kilometers (4,647 miles / 4,038 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 122°.

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 04:48 in Lafayette, it's 07:48 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 Lafayette (LFT) follows a heading of 311° (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 Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (LFT) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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