BAI
Punta Arenas
Costa Rica
5,543 km
3,444 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
5,543 km
3,444 mi / 2,993 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
116°
east southeast

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BAI SSA
Airport Name Buenos Aires Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code BAI SSA
ICAO Code MRBA SBSV
City Punta Arenas Salvador
Country Costa Rica Brazil
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Bahia
Elevation 1,214 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 9.160000, -83.330000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Punta Arenas (BAI) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buenos Aires Airport (BAI) in Punta Arenas, Costa Rica to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 5,543 kilometers (3,444 miles / 2,993 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

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 Costa Rica with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:10 in Punta Arenas, it's 00:10 in Salvador. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,150 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Buenos Aires Airport.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Punta Arenas (BAI) follows a heading of 294° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Buenos Aires Airport (BAI) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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