KEN
Kenema
Sierra Leone
3,787 km
2,353 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
3,787 km
2,353 mi / 2,045 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
233°
southwest

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KEN SSA
Airport Name Kenema Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code KEN SSA
ICAO Code GFKE SBSV
City Kenema Salvador
Country Sierra Leone Brazil
Timezone Africa/Freetown America/Bahia
Elevation 485 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 7.890000, -11.180000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Kenema (KEN) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kenema Airport (KEN) in Kenema, Sierra Leone to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 3,787 kilometers (2,353 miles / 2,045 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Sierra Leone 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 09:45 in Kenema, it's 06:45 in Salvador. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Kenema (KEN) follows a heading of 54° (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 Kenema Airport (KEN) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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