CAI
Cairo
Egypt
8,855 km
5,502 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
8,855 km
5,502 mi / 4,781 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
248°
west southwest

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CAI SSA
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code CAI SSA
ICAO Code HECA SBSV
City Cairo Salvador
Country Egypt Brazil
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Bahia
Elevation 382 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Cairo (CAI) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 8,855 kilometers (5,502 miles / 4,781 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 Egypt 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 07:56 in Cairo, it's 02:56 in Salvador. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 56° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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