KIY
Kilwa Masoko
Tanzania
8,480 km
5,269 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
8,480 km
5,269 mi / 4,579 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
259°
west

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KIY SSA
Airport Name Kilwa Masoko Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code KIY SSA
ICAO Code HTKI SBSV
City Kilwa Masoko Salvador
Country Tanzania Brazil
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Bahia
Elevation 50 ft 64 ft
Coordinates -8.930000, 39.520000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Kilwa Masoko (KIY) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kilwa Masoko Airport (KIY) in Kilwa Masoko, Tanzania to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 8,480 kilometers (5,269 miles / 4,579 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 259°.

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 07:42 in Kilwa Masoko, it's 01:42 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 Kilwa Masoko (KIY) follows a heading of 96° (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 Kilwa Masoko Airport (KIY) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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