Salvador to São Lourenço da Mata flights
São Lourenço da Mata lies 671 km (417 mi) north-east of Salvador, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 37 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 Lourenço da Mata | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 2.7 million | 118,258 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 48 m (157 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Bahia) | UTC-3 (America/Recife) |
| Nearest large airport | SSA, 20 km out | REC, 17 km out |
| Postal codes | 40000-000 | 54700-000 |
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 Lourenço da Mata
São Lourenço da Mata is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,865 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA, 95 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport | REC | 17 km (11 mi) | 9,865 ft | 33 ft |
| Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport | JPA | 95 km (59 mi) | 8,251 ft | 217 ft |
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Common questions
How far is São Lourenço da Mata from Salvador?
671 km (417 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Salvador.
How long does it take to get from Salvador to São Lourenço da Mata by air?
About 1 h 37 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 Lourenço da Mata?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Salvador to São Lourenço da Mata flights?
Typically Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA) to Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC); São Lourenço da Mata also has JPA.
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.