SSA
Salvador
Brazil
8,683 km
5,395 miles
SXU
Soddu
Ethiopia
Distance
8,683 km
5,395 mi / 4,688 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Bahia
Heading
80°
east

Airport Comparison

SSA SXU
Airport Name Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport Soddu Airport
IATA Code SSA SXU
ICAO Code SBSV HASD
City Salvador Soddu
Country Brazil Ethiopia
Timezone America/Bahia Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 64 ft 6,400 ft
Coordinates -12.910000, -38.320000 6.820000, 37.750000

Salvador (SSA) to Soddu (SXU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Soddu Airport (SXU) in Soddu, Ethiopia is 8,683 kilometers (5,395 miles / 4,688 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 14:52 in Salvador, it's 20:52 in Soddu. 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 6,336 feet between the two airports. Soddu Airport sits higher than Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Soddu (SXU) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 255° (west southwest). 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 Soddu Airport (SXU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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