LSI
Lerwick
United Kingdom
8,742 km
5,432 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
8,742 km
5,432 mi / 4,721 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Europe/London
Heading
217°
southwest

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LSI SSA
Airport Name Sumburgh Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code LSI SSA
ICAO Code EGPB SBSV
City Lerwick Salvador
Country United Kingdom Brazil
Timezone Europe/London America/Bahia
Elevation 20 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 59.880000, -1.300000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Lerwick (LSI) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sumburgh Airport (LSI) in Lerwick, United Kingdom to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 8,742 kilometers (5,432 miles / 4,721 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 217°.

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 United Kingdom with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:07 in Lerwick, it's 18:07 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 Lerwick (LSI) follows a heading of 18° (north 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 Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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