SAD
Safford
United States
9,106 km
5,658 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
9,106 km
5,658 mi / 4,917 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Phoenix
Heading
111°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

SAD SSA
Airport Name Safford Regional Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code SAD SSA
ICAO Code KSAD SBSV
City Safford Salvador
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Phoenix America/Bahia
Elevation 3,178 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 32.850000, -109.640000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Safford (SAD) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Safford Regional Airport (SAD) in Safford, United States to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 9,106 kilometers (5,658 miles / 4,917 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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 02:05 in Safford, it's 06:05 in Salvador. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,114 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Safford Regional Airport.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Safford (SAD) follows a heading of 306° (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 Safford Regional Airport (SAD) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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