GBE
Gaborone
Botswana
6,831 km
4,245 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
6,831 km
4,245 mi / 3,689 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Gaborone
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

GBE SSA
Airport Name Sir Seretse Khama International Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code GBE SSA
ICAO Code FBSK SBSV
City Gaborone Salvador
Country Botswana Brazil
Timezone Africa/Gaborone America/Bahia
Elevation 3,299 ft 64 ft
Coordinates -24.560000, 25.920000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Gaborone (GBE) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) in Gaborone, Botswana to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 6,831 kilometers (4,245 miles / 3,689 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 Botswana 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 09:09 in Gaborone, it's 04:09 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 3,235 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Sir Seretse Khama International Airport.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Gaborone (GBE) follows a heading of 111° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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