MCH
Machala
Ecuador
4,700 km
2,920 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
4,700 km
2,920 mi / 2,538 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
106°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MCH SSA
Airport Name General Manuel Serrano Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code MCH SSA
ICAO Code SEMH SBSV
City Machala Salvador
Country Ecuador Brazil
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/Bahia
Elevation 11 ft 64 ft
Coordinates -3.270000, -79.960000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Machala (MCH) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Manuel Serrano Airport (MCH) in Machala, Ecuador to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 4,700 kilometers (2,920 miles / 2,538 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 19:59 in Machala, it's 21:59 in Salvador.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Machala (MCH) follows a heading of 280° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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