MYW
Mtwara
Tanzania
8,521 km
5,294 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
8,521 km
5,294 mi / 4,601 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
259°
west

Airport Comparison

MYW SSA
Airport Name Mtwara Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code MYW SSA
ICAO Code HTMT SBSV
City Mtwara Salvador
Country Tanzania Brazil
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Bahia
Elevation 371 ft 64 ft
Coordinates -10.340000, 40.180000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Mtwara (MYW) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mtwara Airport (MYW) in Mtwara, Tanzania to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 8,521 kilometers (5,294 miles / 4,601 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 259°.

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 Tanzania 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 09:59 in Mtwara, it's 03:59 in Salvador. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Mtwara (MYW) follows a heading of 98° (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 Mtwara Airport (MYW) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.