HGS
Freetown
Sierra Leone
3,655 km
2,271 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
3,655 km
2,271 mi / 1,973 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
230°
southwest

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HGS SSA
Airport Name Hastings Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code HGS SSA
ICAO Code GFHA SBSV
City Freetown Salvador
Country Sierra Leone Brazil
Timezone Africa/Freetown America/Bahia
Elevation 60 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 8.400000, -13.130000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Freetown (HGS) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hastings Airport (HGS) in Freetown, Sierra Leone to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 3,655 kilometers (2,271 miles / 1,973 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Sierra Leone 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 14:02 in Freetown, it's 11:02 in Salvador. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Freetown (HGS) follows a heading of 51° (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 Hastings Airport (HGS) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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