SSA
Salvador
Brazil
4,636 km
2,881 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
4,636 km
2,881 mi / 2,503 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Bahia
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

SSA UIO
Airport Name Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code SSA UIO
ICAO Code SBSV SEQM
City Salvador Quito
Country Brazil Ecuador
Timezone America/Bahia America/Guayaquil
Elevation 64 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -12.910000, -38.320000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Salvador (SSA) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 4,636 kilometers (2,881 miles / 2,503 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 Brazil with Ecuador. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:43 in Salvador, it's 04:43 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,136 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 109° (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 Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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