LOY
Loyengalani
Kenya
8,459 km
5,256 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
8,459 km
5,256 mi / 4,568 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
256°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

LOY SSA
Airport Name Loyengalani Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code LOY SSA
ICAO Code HKLY SBSV
City Loyengalani Salvador
Country Kenya Brazil
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Bahia
Elevation 1,195 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 36.720000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Loyengalani (LOY) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Loyengalani Airport (LOY) in Loyengalani, Kenya to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 8,459 kilometers (5,256 miles / 4,568 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 19:24 in Loyengalani, it's 13:24 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 1,131 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Loyengalani Airport.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Loyengalani (LOY) follows a heading of 84° (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 Loyengalani Airport (LOY) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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