RLT
Arlit
Niger
6,123 km
3,805 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
6,123 km
3,805 mi / 3,306 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Niamey
Heading
238°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

RLT SSA
Airport Name Arlit Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code RLT SSA
ICAO Code DRZL SBSV
City Arlit Salvador
Country Niger Brazil
Timezone Africa/Niamey America/Bahia
Elevation 1,443 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 18.790000, 7.370000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Arlit (RLT) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arlit Airport (RLT) in Arlit, Niger to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 6,123 kilometers (3,805 miles / 3,306 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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 Niger 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 07:29 in Arlit, it's 03:29 in Salvador. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,379 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Arlit Airport.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Arlit (RLT) follows a heading of 56° (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 Arlit Airport (RLT) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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