SSA
Salvador
Brazil
5,801 km
3,605 miles
SSY
Mbanza Congo
Angola
Distance
5,801 km
3,605 mi / 3,132 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Bahia
Heading
88°
east

Airport Comparison

SSA SSY
Airport Name Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport Mbanza Congo Airport
IATA Code SSA SSY
ICAO Code SBSV FNBC
City Salvador Mbanza Congo
Country Brazil Angola
Timezone America/Bahia Africa/Luanda
Elevation 64 ft 1,860 ft
Coordinates -12.910000, -38.320000 -6.270000, 14.250000

Salvador (SSA) to Mbanza Congo (SSY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Mbanza Congo Airport (SSY) in Mbanza Congo, Angola is 5,801 kilometers (3,605 miles / 3,132 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 Brazil with Angola. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:16 in Salvador, it's 02:16 in Mbanza Congo. 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 1,796 feet between the two airports. Mbanza Congo Airport sits higher than Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport.

The return flight from Mbanza Congo (SSY) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 259° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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