BLB
Panama City
Panama
5,164 km
3,209 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
5,164 km
3,209 mi / 2,789 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Panama
Heading
117°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BLB SSA
Airport Name Howard/Panama Pacifico International Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code BLB SSA
ICAO Code MPPA SBSV
City Panama City Salvador
Country Panama Brazil
Timezone America/Panama America/Bahia
Elevation 52 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 8.910000, -79.600000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Panama City (BLB) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Howard/Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB) in Panama City, Panama to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 5,164 kilometers (3,209 miles / 2,789 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 Panama 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 14:15 in Panama City, it's 16:15 in Salvador.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Panama City (BLB) follows a heading of 296° (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 Howard/Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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