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 02:37 in Punta Arenas, it's 05:37 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.