RAI
Praia
Cape Verde
3,499 km
2,174 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
3,499 km
2,174 mi / 1,889 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Heading
209°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

RAI SSA
Airport Name Praia International Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code RAI SSA
ICAO Code GVNP SBSV
City Praia Salvador
Country Cape Verde Brazil
Timezone Atlantic/Cape_Verde America/Bahia
Elevation 230 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 14.920000, -23.490000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Praia (RAI) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Praia International Airport (RAI) in Praia, Cape Verde to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 3,499 kilometers (2,174 miles / 1,889 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 209°.

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 Cape Verde 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 03:44 in Praia, it's 01:44 in Salvador.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Praia (RAI) follows a heading of 28° (north 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 Praia International Airport (RAI) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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