SSA
Salvador
Brazil
4,653 km
2,891 miles
XGA
Gaoua
Burkina Faso
Distance
4,653 km
2,891 mi / 2,512 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Bahia
Heading
58°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

SSA XGA
Airport Name Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport Gaoua Airport
IATA Code SSA XGA
ICAO Code SBSV DFOG
City Salvador Gaoua
Country Brazil Burkina Faso
Timezone America/Bahia Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 64 ft 912 ft
Coordinates -12.910000, -38.320000 10.300000, -3.250000

Salvador (SSA) to Gaoua (XGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Gaoua Airport (XGA) in Gaoua, Burkina Faso is 4,653 kilometers (2,891 miles / 2,512 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 Burkina Faso. 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 10:24 in Salvador, it's 13:24 in Gaoua. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Gaoua (XGA) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 237° (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 Gaoua Airport (XGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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