ETE
Metema
Ethiopia
8,698 km
5,405 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
8,698 km
5,405 mi / 4,697 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
254°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ETE SSA
Airport Name Metema Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code ETE SSA
ICAO Code HAMM SBSV
City Metema Salvador
Country Ethiopia Brazil
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Bahia
Elevation 2,650 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 12.930000, 36.170000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Metema (ETE) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Metema Airport (ETE) in Metema, Ethiopia to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 8,698 kilometers (5,405 miles / 4,697 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 16:10 in Metema, it's 10:10 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 2,586 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Metema Airport.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Metema (ETE) follows a heading of 74° (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 Metema Airport (ETE) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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