SSA
Salvador
Brazil
8,280 km
5,145 miles
TOB
Tobruk
Libya
Distance
8,280 km
5,145 mi / 4,471 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Bahia
Heading
51°
northeast

Airport Comparison

SSA TOB
Airport Name Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport
IATA Code SSA TOB
ICAO Code SBSV HLGN
City Salvador Tobruk
Country Brazil Libya
Timezone America/Bahia Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 64 ft 519 ft
Coordinates -12.910000, -38.320000 31.860000, 23.910000

Salvador (SSA) to Tobruk (TOB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport (TOB) in Tobruk, Libya is 8,280 kilometers (5,145 miles / 4,471 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 Libya. 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 15:46 in Salvador, it's 20:46 in Tobruk. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tobruk (TOB) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 244° (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 Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport (TOB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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