LYS
Lyon
France
7,836 km
4,869 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
7,836 km
4,869 mi / 4,231 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Paris
Heading
225°
southwest

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LYS SSA
Airport Name Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code LYS SSA
ICAO Code LFLL SBSV
City Lyon Salvador
Country France Brazil
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Bahia
Elevation 821 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 45.730000, 5.090000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Lyon (LYS) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) in Lyon, France to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 7,836 kilometers (4,869 miles / 4,231 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southwest at a heading of 225°.

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 France 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 21:20 in Lyon, it's 17:20 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 Lyon (LYS) follows a heading of 31° (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 Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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