JIN
Jinja
Uganda
8,018 km
4,982 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
8,018 km
4,982 mi / 4,329 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
256°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

JIN SSA
Airport Name Jinja Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code JIN SSA
ICAO Code HUJI SBSV
City Jinja Salvador
Country Uganda Brazil
Timezone Africa/Kampala America/Bahia
Elevation 3,855 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 0.450000, 33.200000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Jinja (JIN) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jinja Airport (JIN) in Jinja, Uganda to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 8,018 kilometers (4,982 miles / 4,329 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 Uganda 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 00:18 in Jinja, it's 18:18 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 3,791 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Jinja Airport.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Jinja (JIN) follows a heading of 85° (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 Jinja Airport (JIN) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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