SSA
Salvador
Brazil
8,796 km
5,466 miles
WJR
Wajir
Kenya
Distance
8,796 km
5,466 mi / 4,750 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Bahia
Heading
86°
east

Airport Comparison

SSA WJR
Airport Name Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport Wajir Airport
IATA Code SSA WJR
ICAO Code SBSV HKWJ
City Salvador Wajir
Country Brazil Kenya
Timezone America/Bahia Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 64 ft 770 ft
Coordinates -12.910000, -38.320000 1.730000, 40.090000

Salvador (SSA) to Wajir (WJR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Wajir Airport (WJR) in Wajir, Kenya is 8,796 kilometers (5,466 miles / 4,750 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 08:53 in Salvador, it's 14:53 in Wajir. 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 Wajir (WJR) 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 Wajir Airport (WJR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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