SSA
Salvador
Brazil
9,321 km
5,792 miles
WMA
Mandritsara
Madagascar
Distance
9,321 km
5,792 mi / 5,033 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Bahia
Heading
105°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

SSA WMA
Airport Name Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport Mandritsara Airport
IATA Code SSA WMA
ICAO Code SBSV FMNX
City Salvador Mandritsara
Country Brazil Madagascar
Timezone America/Bahia Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 64 ft 1,007 ft
Coordinates -12.910000, -38.320000 -15.830000, 48.830000

Salvador (SSA) to Mandritsara (WMA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Mandritsara Airport (WMA) in Mandritsara, Madagascar is 9,321 kilometers (5,792 miles / 5,033 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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 13:11 in Salvador, it's 19:11 in Mandritsara. 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 Mandritsara (WMA) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 258° (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 Mandritsara Airport (WMA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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