Salvador to São Gonçalo flights
São Gonçalo lies 1,197 km (744 mi) south-west of Salvador, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 17 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Salvador | São Gonçalo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 2.7 million | 285,439 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Bahia) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | SSA, 20 km out | SDU, 15 km out |
| Postal codes | 40000-000 | 24400-000 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Salvador
Salvador is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,859 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in São Gonçalo
São Gonçalo is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Santos Dumont Airport (SDU), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 4,341 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG, 20 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santos Dumont Airport | SDU | 15 km (9 mi) | 4,341 ft | 11 ft |
| Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport | GIG | 20 km (12 mi) | 13,123 ft | 28 ft |
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Common questions
How far is São Gonçalo from Salvador?
1,197 km (744 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Salvador.
How long does it take to get from Salvador to São Gonçalo by air?
About 2 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Salvador and São Gonçalo?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Salvador to São Gonçalo flights?
Typically Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU); São Gonçalo also has GIG.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.