GOM
Goma
DR Congo
7,535 km
4,682 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
7,535 km
4,682 mi / 4,069 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
257°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GOM SSA
Airport Name Goma International Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code GOM SSA
ICAO Code FZNA SBSV
City Goma Salvador
Country DR Congo Brazil
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Bahia
Elevation 5,089 ft 64 ft
Coordinates -1.670000, 29.240000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Goma (GOM) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Goma International Airport (GOM) in Goma, DR Congo to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 7,535 kilometers (4,682 miles / 4,069 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 DR Congo 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 12:18 in Goma, it's 07:18 in Salvador. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,025 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Goma International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Goma (GOM) follows a heading of 86° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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