SSA
Salvador
Brazil
8,488 km
5,274 miles
UAS
Samburu South
Kenya
Distance
8,488 km
5,274 mi / 4,583 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Bahia
Heading
86°
east

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SSA UAS
Airport Name Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport Samburu South Airport
IATA Code SSA UAS
ICAO Code SBSV HKSB
City Salvador Samburu South
Country Brazil Kenya
Timezone America/Bahia Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 64 ft 3,295 ft
Coordinates -12.910000, -38.320000 0.530000, 37.530000

Salvador (SSA) to Samburu South (UAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Samburu South Airport (UAS) in Samburu South, Kenya is 8,488 kilometers (5,274 miles / 4,583 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 Kenya. 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 16:38 in Salvador, it's 22:38 in Samburu South. 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 3,231 feet between the two airports. Samburu South Airport sits higher than Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport.

The return flight from Samburu South (UAS) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 257° (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 Samburu South Airport (UAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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