LLI
Lalibela
Ethiopia
8,963 km
5,569 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
8,963 km
5,569 mi / 4,839 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
255°
west southwest

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LLI SSA
Airport Name Lalibella Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code LLI SSA
ICAO Code HALL SBSV
City Lalibela Salvador
Country Ethiopia Brazil
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Bahia
Elevation 6,506 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 11.970000, 38.980000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Lalibela (LLI) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lalibella Airport (LLI) in Lalibela, Ethiopia to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 8,963 kilometers (5,569 miles / 4,839 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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 Ethiopia 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 13:56 in Lalibela, it's 07:56 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 6,442 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Lalibella Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Lalibela (LLI) follows a heading of 75° (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 Lalibella Airport (LLI) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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