SSA
Salvador
Brazil
9,743 km
6,054 miles
TIJ
Tijuana
Mexico
Distance
9,743 km
6,054 mi / 5,261 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Bahia
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

SSA TIJ
Airport Name Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport
IATA Code SSA TIJ
ICAO Code SBSV MMTJ
City Salvador Tijuana
Country Brazil Mexico
Timezone America/Bahia America/Tijuana
Elevation 64 ft 489 ft
Coordinates -12.910000, -38.320000 32.540000, -116.970000

Salvador (SSA) to Tijuana (TIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) in Tijuana, Mexico is 9,743 kilometers (6,054 miles / 5,261 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 Mexico. 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 19:36 in Salvador, it's 14:36 in Tijuana. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tijuana (TIJ) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 107° (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 General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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