SSA
Salvador
Brazil
9,174 km
5,700 miles
TTS
Tsaratanana
Madagascar
Distance
9,174 km
5,700 mi / 4,954 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Bahia
Heading
106°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

SSA TTS
Airport Name Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport Tsaratanana Airport
IATA Code SSA TTS
ICAO Code SBSV FMNT
City Salvador Tsaratanana
Country Brazil Madagascar
Timezone America/Bahia Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 64 ft 1,073 ft
Coordinates -12.910000, -38.320000 -16.750000, 47.620000

Salvador (SSA) to Tsaratanana (TTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Tsaratanana Airport (TTS) in Tsaratanana, Madagascar is 9,174 kilometers (5,700 miles / 4,954 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Madagascar. 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 12:01 in Salvador, it's 18:01 in Tsaratanana. 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 1,009 feet between the two airports. Tsaratanana Airport sits higher than Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport.

The return flight from Tsaratanana (TTS) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 259° (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 Tsaratanana Airport (TTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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