DOD
Dodoma
Tanzania
8,133 km
5,054 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
8,133 km
5,054 mi / 4,392 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
258°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

DOD SSA
Airport Name Dodoma Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code DOD SSA
ICAO Code HTDO SBSV
City Dodoma Salvador
Country Tanzania Brazil
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Bahia
Elevation 3,673 ft 64 ft
Coordinates -6.170000, 35.750000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Dodoma (DOD) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dodoma Airport (DOD) in Dodoma, Tanzania to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 8,133 kilometers (5,054 miles / 4,392 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 Tanzania 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 22:25 in Dodoma, it's 16:25 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 3,609 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Dodoma Airport.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Dodoma (DOD) follows a heading of 93° (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 Dodoma Airport (DOD) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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