LIO
Puerto Limon
Costa Rica
5,552 km
3,450 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
5,552 km
3,450 mi / 2,998 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
116°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LIO SSA
Airport Name Limon International Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code LIO SSA
ICAO Code MRLM SBSV
City Puerto Limon Salvador
Country Costa Rica Brazil
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Bahia
Elevation 7 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 9.960000, -83.020000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Puerto Limon (LIO) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Limon International Airport (LIO) in Puerto Limon, Costa Rica to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 5,552 kilometers (3,450 miles / 2,998 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 09:53 in Puerto Limon, it's 12:53 in Salvador. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Puerto Limon (LIO) follows a heading of 295° (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 Limon International Airport (LIO) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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