MDI
Makurdi
Nigeria
5,668 km
3,522 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
5,668 km
3,522 mi / 3,060 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
246°
west southwest

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MDI SSA
Airport Name Makurdi Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code MDI SSA
ICAO Code DNMK SBSV
City Makurdi Salvador
Country Nigeria Brazil
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Bahia
Elevation 371 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 7.700000, 8.610000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Makurdi (MDI) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Makurdi Airport (MDI) in Makurdi, Nigeria to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 5,668 kilometers (3,522 miles / 3,060 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 Nigeria 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 23:25 in Makurdi, it's 19:25 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 Makurdi (MDI) follows a heading of 69° (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 Makurdi Airport (MDI) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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