Airport Comparison
Oruro (ORU) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Juan Mendoza Airport (ORU) in Oruro, Bolivia to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 3,130 kilometers (1,945 miles / 1,690 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 84°.
This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.
This is an international route connecting Bolivia with Brazil. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 19:40 in Oruro, it's 20:40 in Salvador.
There is a significant elevation difference of 12,088 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Juan Mendoza Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Oruro (ORU) follows a heading of 256° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Juan Mendoza Airport (ORU) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.