PAO
Palo Alto
United States
10,341 km
6,426 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
10,341 km
6,426 mi / 5,584 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
104°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

PAO SSA
Airport Name Palo Alto Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code PAO SSA
ICAO Code KPAO SBSV
City Palo Alto Salvador
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Bahia
Elevation 7 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 37.460000, -122.120000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Palo Alto (PAO) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Palo Alto Airport (PAO) in Palo Alto, United States to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 10,341 kilometers (6,426 miles / 5,584 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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 01:07 in Palo Alto, it's 06:07 in Salvador. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Palo Alto (PAO) follows a heading of 308° (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 Palo Alto Airport (PAO) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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