SSA
Salvador
Brazil
7,382 km
4,587 miles
WAX
Zuwara
Libya
Distance
7,382 km
4,587 mi / 3,986 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Bahia
Heading
45°
northeast

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SSA WAX
Airport Name Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport Zwara Airport
IATA Code SSA WAX
ICAO Code SBSV HLZW
City Salvador Zuwara
Country Brazil Libya
Timezone America/Bahia Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 64 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -12.910000, -38.320000 32.950000, 12.020000

Salvador (SSA) to Zuwara (WAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Zwara Airport (WAX) in Zuwara, Libya is 7,382 kilometers (4,587 miles / 3,986 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 Libya. 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 21:34 in Salvador, it's 02:34 in Zuwara. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Zuwara (WAX) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 235° (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 Zwara Airport (WAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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