RID
Richmond
United States
7,574 km
4,706 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
7,574 km
4,706 mi / 4,090 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
130°
southeast

Airport Comparison

RID SSA
Airport Name Richmond Municipal Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code RID SSA
ICAO Code KRID SBSV
City Richmond Salvador
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/New_York America/Bahia
Elevation 1,140 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 39.760000, -84.840000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Richmond (RID) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Richmond Municipal Airport (RID) in Richmond, United States to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 7,574 kilometers (4,706 miles / 4,090 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

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 18:17 in Richmond, it's 20:17 in Salvador.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,076 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Richmond Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Richmond (RID) follows a heading of 323° (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 Richmond Municipal Airport (RID) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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