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HOU to SSA: distance & flight time
Houston (William P Hobby Airport) → Salvador (Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport)
4,797 mi
7,720 km · 4,168 nm
9h 52m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
4,797 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 52m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- HOU — William P Hobby Airport · Houston, United States
- SSA — Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport · Salvador, Brazil
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near HOU
- IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport24 mi away
- EFD · Ellington Airport8 mi away
- AAP · Andrau Airpark19 mi away
- SGR · Sugar Land Regional Airport23 mi away
Near SSA
- VAL · Valença Airport52 mi away
- IOS · Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport140 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is HOU from SSA?
The flight distance from Houston (HOU) to Salvador (SSA) is 4,797 miles (7,720 km, 4,168 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from HOU to SSA?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 52m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Houston and Salvador?
Salvador is 2 hours ahead of Houston.
What is the cheapest way to fly from HOU to SSA?
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