SMF
Sacramento
United States
10,330 km
6,419 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
10,330 km
6,419 mi / 5,578 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
104°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

SMF SSA
Airport Name Sacramento International Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code SMF SSA
ICAO Code KSMF SBSV
City Sacramento Salvador
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Bahia
Elevation 27 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 38.700000, -121.590000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Sacramento (SMF) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) in Sacramento, United States to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 10,330 kilometers (6,419 miles / 5,578 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 03:30 in Sacramento, it's 08:30 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 Sacramento (SMF) follows a heading of 309° (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 Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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