KNM
Kaniama
DR Congo
6,846 km
4,254 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
6,846 km
4,254 mi / 3,697 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
259°
west

Airport Comparison

KNM SSA
Airport Name Kaniama Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code KNM SSA
ICAO Code FZTK SBSV
City Kaniama Salvador
Country DR Congo Brazil
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Bahia
Elevation 2,772 ft 64 ft
Coordinates -7.580000, 24.150000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Kaniama (KNM) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kaniama Airport (KNM) in Kaniama, DR Congo to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 6,846 kilometers (4,254 miles / 3,697 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 259°.

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 21:39 in Kaniama, it's 16:39 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 2,708 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Kaniama Airport.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Kaniama (KNM) follows a heading of 92° (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 Kaniama Airport (KNM) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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