AWA
Awassa
Ethiopia
8,770 km
5,449 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
8,770 km
5,449 mi / 4,735 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
255°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

AWA SSA
Airport Name Awassa Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code AWA SSA
ICAO Code HALA SBSV
City Awassa Salvador
Country Ethiopia Brazil
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Bahia
Elevation 5,450 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 7.070000, 38.500000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Awassa (AWA) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Awassa Airport (AWA) in Awassa, Ethiopia to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 8,770 kilometers (5,449 miles / 4,735 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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 Ethiopia with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:04 in Awassa, it's 02:04 in Salvador. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,386 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Awassa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Awassa (AWA) follows a heading of 80° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Awassa Airport (AWA) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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