DBT
Debre Tabor
Ethiopia
8,860 km
5,505 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
8,860 km
5,505 mi / 4,784 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
254°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

DBT SSA
Airport Name Debre Tabor Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code DBT SSA
ICAO Code HADT SBSV
City Debre Tabor Salvador
Country Ethiopia Brazil
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Bahia
Elevation 8,490 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 11.970000, 38.000000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Debre Tabor (DBT) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Debre Tabor Airport (DBT) in Debre Tabor, Ethiopia to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 8,860 kilometers (5,505 miles / 4,784 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.

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 Ethiopia 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 14:24 in Debre Tabor, it's 08:24 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,426 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Debre Tabor Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Debre Tabor (DBT) follows a heading of 75° (east 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 Debre Tabor Airport (DBT) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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