SSA
Salvador
Brazil
9,254 km
5,750 miles
VAT
Vatomandry
Madagascar
Distance
9,254 km
5,750 mi / 4,997 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Bahia
Heading
108°
east southeast

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SSA VAT
Airport Name Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport Vatomandry Airport
IATA Code SSA VAT
ICAO Code SBSV FMMY
City Salvador Vatomandry
Country Brazil Madagascar
Timezone America/Bahia Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 64 ft 39 ft
Coordinates -12.910000, -38.320000 -19.380000, 48.950000

Salvador (SSA) to Vatomandry (VAT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Vatomandry Airport (VAT) in Vatomandry, Madagascar is 9,254 kilometers (5,750 miles / 4,997 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 03:10 in Salvador, it's 09:10 in Vatomandry. 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.

The return flight from Vatomandry (VAT) 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 Vatomandry Airport (VAT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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