BFE
Bielefeld
Germany
8,498 km
5,280 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
8,498 km
5,280 mi / 4,589 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
227°
southwest

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BFE SSA
Airport Name Bielefeld Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code BFE SSA
ICAO Code EDLI SBSV
City Bielefeld Salvador
Country Germany Brazil
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Bahia
Elevation 433 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 51.960000, 8.540000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Bielefeld (BFE) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bielefeld Airport (BFE) in Bielefeld, Germany to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 8,498 kilometers (5,280 miles / 4,589 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 227°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:39 in Bielefeld, it's 22:39 in Salvador. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Bielefeld (BFE) follows a heading of 28° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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