BKU
Betioky
Madagascar
8,704 km
5,409 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
8,704 km
5,409 mi / 4,700 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

BKU SSA
Airport Name Betioky Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code BKU SSA
ICAO Code FMSV SBSV
City Betioky Salvador
Country Madagascar Brazil
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo America/Bahia
Elevation 919 ft 64 ft
Coordinates -23.730000, 44.390000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Betioky (BKU) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Betioky Airport (BKU) in Betioky, Madagascar to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 8,704 kilometers (5,409 miles / 4,700 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 Madagascar 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 22:29 in Betioky, it's 16:29 in Salvador. 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.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Betioky (BKU) follows a heading of 112° (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 Betioky Airport (BKU) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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