SHY
Shinyanga
Tanzania
7,949 km
4,939 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
7,949 km
4,939 mi / 4,292 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
258°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

SHY SSA
Airport Name Shinyanga Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code SHY SSA
ICAO Code HTSY SBSV
City Shinyanga Salvador
Country Tanzania Brazil
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Bahia
Elevation 3,800 ft 64 ft
Coordinates -3.610000, 33.500000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Shinyanga (SHY) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shinyanga Airport (SHY) in Shinyanga, Tanzania to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 7,949 kilometers (4,939 miles / 4,292 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 Tanzania 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 00:36 in Shinyanga, it's 18:36 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,736 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Shinyanga Airport.

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

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