SSA
Salvador
Brazil
8,820 km
5,481 miles
WAQ
Antsalova
Madagascar
Distance
8,820 km
5,481 mi / 4,763 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Bahia
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

SSA WAQ
Airport Name Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport Antsalova Airport
IATA Code SSA WAQ
ICAO Code SBSV FMMG
City Salvador Antsalova
Country Brazil Madagascar
Timezone America/Bahia Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 64 ft 551 ft
Coordinates -12.910000, -38.320000 -18.700000, 44.610000

Salvador (SSA) to Antsalova (WAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Antsalova Airport (WAQ) in Antsalova, Madagascar is 8,820 kilometers (5,481 miles / 4,763 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 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 18:19 in Salvador, it's 00:19 in Antsalova. 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 Antsalova (WAQ) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 260° (west). 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 Antsalova Airport (WAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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