SSA
Salvador
Brazil
7,088 km
4,405 miles
THB
Thaba-Tseka
Lesotho
Distance
7,088 km
4,405 mi / 3,827 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Bahia
Heading
117°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

SSA THB
Airport Name Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport Thaba-Tseka Airport
IATA Code SSA THB
ICAO Code SBSV FXTA
City Salvador Thaba-Tseka
Country Brazil Lesotho
Timezone America/Bahia Africa/Maseru
Elevation 64 ft 7,500 ft
Coordinates -12.910000, -38.320000 -29.520000, 28.620000

Salvador (SSA) to Thaba-Tseka (THB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Thaba-Tseka Airport (THB) in Thaba-Tseka, Lesotho is 7,088 kilometers (4,405 miles / 3,827 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 Lesotho. 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 12:22 in Salvador, it's 17:22 in Thaba-Tseka. 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 7,436 feet between the two airports. Thaba-Tseka Airport sits higher than Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Thaba-Tseka (THB) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 270° (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 Thaba-Tseka Airport (THB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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