SSA
Salvador
Brazil
9,710 km
6,034 miles
VGT
Las Vegas
United States
Distance
9,710 km
6,034 mi / 5,243 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Bahia
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

SSA VGT
Airport Name Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport North Las Vegas Airport
IATA Code SSA VGT
ICAO Code SBSV KVGT
City Salvador Las Vegas
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Bahia America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 64 ft 2,205 ft
Coordinates -12.910000, -38.320000 36.210000, -115.190000

Salvador (SSA) to Las Vegas (VGT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to North Las Vegas Airport (VGT) in Las Vegas, United States is 9,710 kilometers (6,034 miles / 5,243 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 00:10 in Salvador, it's 19:10 in Las Vegas. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,141 feet between the two airports. North Las Vegas Airport sits higher than Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport.

The return flight from Las Vegas (VGT) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 108° (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 North Las Vegas Airport (VGT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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