BUG
Benguela
Angola
5,599 km
3,479 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
5,599 km
3,479 mi / 3,023 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
264°
west

Airport Comparison

BUG SSA
Airport Name Benguela Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code BUG SSA
ICAO Code FNBG SBSV
City Benguela Salvador
Country Angola Brazil
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Bahia
Elevation 118 ft 64 ft
Coordinates -12.610000, 13.400000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Benguela (BUG) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Benguela Airport (BUG) in Benguela, Angola to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 5,599 kilometers (3,479 miles / 3,023 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 Angola 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 10:17 in Benguela, it's 06:17 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 Benguela (BUG) follows a heading of 96° (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 Benguela Airport (BUG) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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