SSA
Salvador
Brazil
8,083 km
5,022 miles
ZJI
Locarno Airport
Switzerland
Distance
8,083 km
5,022 mi / 4,364 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Bahia
Heading
32°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SSA ZJI
Airport Name Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport Locarno Airport
IATA Code SSA ZJI
ICAO Code SBSV LSZL
City Salvador N/A
Country Brazil Switzerland
Timezone America/Bahia Europe/Zurich
Elevation 64 ft 650 ft
Coordinates -12.910000, -38.320000 46.160000, 8.880000

Salvador (SSA) to Locarno Airport (ZJI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Locarno Airport (ZJI) in Locarno Airport, Switzerland is 8,083 kilometers (5,022 miles / 4,364 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 Switzerland. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:28 in Salvador, it's 10:28 in Locarno Airport. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Locarno Airport (ZJI) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 229° (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 Locarno Airport (ZJI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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