LAU
Lamu
Kenya
8,785 km
5,459 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
8,785 km
5,459 mi / 4,743 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
257°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

LAU SSA
Airport Name Manda Airstrip Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code LAU SSA
ICAO Code HKLU SBSV
City Lamu Salvador
Country Kenya Brazil
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Bahia
Elevation 20 ft 64 ft
Coordinates -2.250000, 40.910000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Lamu (LAU) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Manda Airstrip (LAU) in Lamu, Kenya to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 8,785 kilometers (5,459 miles / 4,743 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, 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 Kenya 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 03:36 in Lamu, it's 21:36 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.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Lamu (LAU) 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 Manda Airstrip (LAU) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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