RIJ
Rioja
Peru
4,322 km
2,686 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
4,322 km
2,686 mi / 2,334 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Lima
Heading
103°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

RIJ SSA
Airport Name Juan Simons Vela Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code RIJ SSA
ICAO Code SPJA SBSV
City Rioja Salvador
Country Peru Brazil
Timezone America/Lima America/Bahia
Elevation 2,707 ft 64 ft
Coordinates -6.070000, -77.160000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Rioja (RIJ) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Simons Vela Airport (RIJ) in Rioja, Peru to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 4,322 kilometers (2,686 miles / 2,334 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:27 in Rioja, it's 21:27 in Salvador.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,643 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Juan Simons Vela Airport.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Rioja (RIJ) follows a heading of 276° (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 Juan Simons Vela Airport (RIJ) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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