RBT
Marsabit
Kenya
8,585 km
5,334 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
8,585 km
5,334 mi / 4,635 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
256°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

RBT SSA
Airport Name Segel Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code RBT SSA
ICAO Code HKMB SBSV
City Marsabit Salvador
Country Kenya Brazil
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Bahia
Elevation 4,395 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 2.350000, 37.980000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Marsabit (RBT) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Segel Airport (RBT) in Marsabit, Kenya to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 8,585 kilometers (5,334 miles / 4,635 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 21:41 in Marsabit, it's 15:41 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 4,331 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Segel Airport.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Marsabit (RBT) follows a heading of 85° (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 Segel Airport (RBT) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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