HAM
Hamburg
Germany
8,695 km
5,403 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
8,695 km
5,403 mi / 4,695 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
228°
southwest

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HAM SSA
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code HAM SSA
ICAO Code EDDH SBSV
City Hamburg Salvador
Country Germany Brazil
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Bahia
Elevation 53 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Hamburg (HAM) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 8,695 kilometers (5,403 miles / 4,695 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.

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 Germany with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:40 in Hamburg, it's 17:40 in Salvador. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 27° (north 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 Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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