JIB
Djibouti City
Djibouti
9,390 km
5,835 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
9,390 km
5,835 mi / 5,070 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Djibouti
Heading
256°
west southwest

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JIB SSA
Airport Name Djibouti-Ambouli Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code JIB SSA
ICAO Code HDAM SBSV
City Djibouti City Salvador
Country Djibouti Brazil
Timezone Africa/Djibouti America/Bahia
Elevation 49 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 11.550000, 43.160000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Djibouti City (JIB) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Djibouti-Ambouli Airport (JIB) in Djibouti City, Djibouti to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 9,390 kilometers (5,835 miles / 5,070 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Djibouti 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 01:04 in Djibouti City, it's 19:04 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.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Djibouti City (JIB) follows a heading of 77° (east 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 Djibouti-Ambouli Airport (JIB) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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