MDK
Mbandaka
DR Congo
6,401 km
3,977 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
6,401 km
3,977 mi / 3,456 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
255°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MDK SSA
Airport Name Mbandaka Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code MDK SSA
ICAO Code FZEA SBSV
City Mbandaka Salvador
Country DR Congo Brazil
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa America/Bahia
Elevation 1,040 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 0.020000, 18.290000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Mbandaka (MDK) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mbandaka Airport (MDK) in Mbandaka, DR Congo to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 6,401 kilometers (3,977 miles / 3,456 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, 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 DR Congo 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 15:25 in Mbandaka, it's 11:25 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 Mbandaka (MDK) follows a heading of 82° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Mbandaka Airport (MDK) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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