CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
6,174 km
3,836 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
6,174 km
3,836 mi / 3,334 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

CPT SSA
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code CPT SSA
ICAO Code FACT SBSV
City Cape Town Salvador
Country South Africa Brazil
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Bahia
Elevation 151 ft 64 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Cape Town (CPT) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 6,174 kilometers (3,836 miles / 3,334 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 09:04 in Cape Town, it's 04:04 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 Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 123° (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 Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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