SSA
Salvador
Brazil
6,616 km
4,111 miles
SXG
Senanga
Zambia
Distance
6,616 km
4,111 mi / 3,572 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Bahia
Heading
101°
east southeast

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SSA SXG
Airport Name Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport Senanga Airport
IATA Code SSA SXG
ICAO Code SBSV FLSN
City Salvador Senanga
Country Brazil Zambia
Timezone America/Bahia Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 64 ft 3,370 ft
Coordinates -12.910000, -38.320000 -16.100000, 23.270000

Salvador (SSA) to Senanga (SXG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Senanga Airport (SXG) in Senanga, Zambia is 6,616 kilometers (4,111 miles / 3,572 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 101°.

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 Brazil with Zambia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:38 in Salvador, it's 09:38 in Senanga. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,306 feet between the two airports. Senanga Airport sits higher than Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport.

The return flight from Senanga (SXG) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 264° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) and Senanga Airport (SXG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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