JRO
Arusha
Tanzania
8,340 km
5,182 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
8,340 km
5,182 mi / 4,503 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
258°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

JRO SSA
Airport Name Kilimanjaro International Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code JRO SSA
ICAO Code HTKJ SBSV
City Arusha Salvador
Country Tanzania Brazil
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Bahia
Elevation 2,932 ft 64 ft
Coordinates -3.430000, 37.070000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Arusha (JRO) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) in Arusha, Tanzania to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 8,340 kilometers (5,182 miles / 4,503 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 Tanzania 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 14:18 in Arusha, it's 08:18 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 2,868 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Kilimanjaro International Airport.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Arusha (JRO) follows a heading of 90° (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 Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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