LTX
Latacunga
Ecuador
4,635 km
2,880 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
4,635 km
2,880 mi / 2,503 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
109°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LTX SSA
Airport Name Cotopaxi International Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code LTX SSA
ICAO Code SELT SBSV
City Latacunga Salvador
Country Ecuador Brazil
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/Bahia
Elevation 9,205 ft 64 ft
Coordinates -0.910000, -78.620000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Latacunga (LTX) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX) in Latacunga, Ecuador to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 4,635 kilometers (2,880 miles / 2,503 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 Ecuador with Brazil. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:22 in Latacunga, it's 22:22 in Salvador.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,141 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Cotopaxi International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Latacunga (LTX) follows a heading of 283° (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 Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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