SSA
Salvador
Brazil
8,631 km
5,363 miles
WAC
Waca
Ethiopia
Distance
8,631 km
5,363 mi / 4,660 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Bahia
Heading
80°
east

Airport Comparison

SSA WAC
Airport Name Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport Waca Airport
IATA Code SSA WAC
ICAO Code SBSV HAWC
City Salvador Waca
Country Brazil Ethiopia
Timezone America/Bahia Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 64 ft 4,200 ft
Coordinates -12.910000, -38.320000 7.170000, 37.170000

Salvador (SSA) to Waca (WAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Waca Airport (WAC) in Waca, Ethiopia is 8,631 kilometers (5,363 miles / 4,660 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 17:54 in Salvador, it's 23:54 in Waca. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,136 feet between the two airports. Waca Airport sits higher than Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport.

The return flight from Waca (WAC) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 255° (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 Waca Airport (WAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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