SSA
Salvador
Brazil
9,431 km
5,860 miles
ZWA
Andapa Airport
Madagascar
Distance
9,431 km
5,860 mi / 5,092 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Bahia
Heading
104°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

SSA ZWA
Airport Name Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport Andapa Airport
IATA Code SSA ZWA
ICAO Code SBSV FMND
City Salvador N/A
Country Brazil Madagascar
Timezone America/Bahia Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 64 ft 1,552 ft
Coordinates -12.910000, -38.320000 -14.650000, 49.620000

Salvador (SSA) to Andapa Airport (ZWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Andapa Airport (ZWA) in Andapa Airport, Madagascar is 9,431 kilometers (5,860 miles / 5,092 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 15:35 in Salvador, it's 21:35 in Andapa Airport. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,488 feet between the two airports. Andapa Airport sits higher than Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport.

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

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