SSA
Salvador
Brazil
10,622 km
6,600 miles
TCM
Tacoma
United States
Distance
10,622 km
6,600 mi / 5,735 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Bahia
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

SSA TCM
Airport Name Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport Mcchord Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport
IATA Code SSA TCM
ICAO Code SBSV KTCM
City Salvador Tacoma
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Bahia America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 64 ft 322 ft
Coordinates -12.910000, -38.320000 47.140000, -122.480000

Salvador (SSA) to Tacoma (TCM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Mcchord Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport (TCM) in Tacoma, United States is 10,622 kilometers (6,600 miles / 5,735 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:08 in Salvador, it's 11:08 in Tacoma. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tacoma (TCM) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 103° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) and Mcchord Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport (TCM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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