SSA
Salvador
Brazil
5,803 km
3,606 miles
SZM
Sesriem Airstrip
Namibia
Distance
5,803 km
3,606 mi / 3,133 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Bahia
Heading
111°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

SSA SZM
Airport Name Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport Sesriem Airstrip
IATA Code SSA SZM
ICAO Code SBSV FYSS
City Salvador N/A
Country Brazil Namibia
Timezone America/Bahia Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 64 ft 2,454 ft
Coordinates -12.910000, -38.320000 -24.510000, 15.750000

Salvador (SSA) to Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) in Sesriem Airstrip, Namibia is 5,803 kilometers (3,606 miles / 3,133 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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 Namibia. 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 07:48 in Salvador, it's 12:48 in Sesriem Airstrip. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,390 feet between the two airports. Sesriem Airstrip sits higher than Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport.

The return flight from Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 272° (west). 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 Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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