LUG
Lugano
Switzerland
8,073 km
5,016 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
8,073 km
5,016 mi / 4,359 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
229°
southwest

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LUG SSA
Airport Name Lugano Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code LUG SSA
ICAO Code LSZA SBSV
City Lugano Salvador
Country Switzerland Brazil
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Bahia
Elevation 915 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 46.000000, 8.910000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Lugano (LUG) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lugano Airport (LUG) in Lugano, Switzerland to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 8,073 kilometers (5,016 miles / 4,359 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southwest at a heading of 229°.

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 Switzerland 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 15:27 in Lugano, it's 11:27 in Salvador. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Lugano (LUG) follows a heading of 32° (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 Lugano Airport (LUG) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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