RTM
Rotterdam
Netherlands
8,299 km
5,157 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
8,299 km
5,157 mi / 4,481 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
223°
southwest

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RTM SSA
Airport Name Rotterdam Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code RTM SSA
ICAO Code EHRD SBSV
City Rotterdam Salvador
Country Netherlands Brazil
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Bahia
Elevation -15 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 51.960000, 4.440000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Rotterdam (RTM) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) in Rotterdam, Netherlands to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 8,299 kilometers (5,157 miles / 4,481 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 223°.

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 Netherlands with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:10 in Rotterdam, it's 12:10 in Salvador. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Rotterdam (RTM) follows a heading of 26° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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