SSA
Salvador
Brazil
9,236 km
5,739 miles
WAM
Ambatondrazaka
Madagascar
Distance
9,236 km
5,739 mi / 4,987 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Bahia
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

SSA WAM
Airport Name Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport Ambatondrazaka Airport
IATA Code SSA WAM
ICAO Code SBSV FMMZ
City Salvador Ambatondrazaka
Country Brazil Madagascar
Timezone America/Bahia Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 64 ft 2,513 ft
Coordinates -12.910000, -38.320000 -17.800000, 48.440000

Salvador (SSA) to Ambatondrazaka (WAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Ambatondrazaka Airport (WAM) in Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar is 9,236 kilometers (5,739 miles / 4,987 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Madagascar. 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 21:48 in Salvador, it's 03:48 in Ambatondrazaka. 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 2,449 feet between the two airports. Ambatondrazaka Airport sits higher than Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport.

The return flight from Ambatondrazaka (WAM) 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 Ambatondrazaka Airport (WAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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