BIY
Bisho
South Africa
6,966 km
4,329 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
6,966 km
4,329 mi / 3,761 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
272°
west

Airport Comparison

BIY SSA
Airport Name Bisho Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code BIY SSA
ICAO Code FABE SBSV
City Bisho Salvador
Country South Africa Brazil
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Bahia
Elevation 1,950 ft 64 ft
Coordinates -32.900000, 27.280000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Bisho (BIY) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bisho Airport (BIY) in Bisho, South Africa to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 6,966 kilometers (4,329 miles / 3,761 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:07 in Bisho, it's 09:07 in Salvador. 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 1,886 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Bisho Airport.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Bisho (BIY) follows a heading of 121° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bisho Airport (BIY) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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