CIP
Chipata
Zambia
7,646 km
4,751 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
7,646 km
4,751 mi / 4,128 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

CIP SSA
Airport Name Chipata Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code CIP SSA
ICAO Code FLCP SBSV
City Chipata Salvador
Country Zambia Brazil
Timezone Africa/Lusaka America/Bahia
Elevation 3,360 ft 64 ft
Coordinates -13.560000, 32.590000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Chipata (CIP) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chipata Airport (CIP) in Chipata, Zambia to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 7,646 kilometers (4,751 miles / 4,128 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 Zambia 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 12:47 in Chipata, it's 07:47 in Salvador. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,296 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Chipata Airport.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Chipata (CIP) follows a heading of 100° (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 Chipata Airport (CIP) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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