MZL
Manizales
Colombia
4,562 km
2,835 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
4,562 km
2,835 mi / 2,463 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Bogota
Heading
116°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MZL SSA
Airport Name La Nubia Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code MZL SSA
ICAO Code SKMZ SBSV
City Manizales Salvador
Country Colombia Brazil
Timezone America/Bogota America/Bahia
Elevation 6,871 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 5.030000, -75.460000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Manizales (MZL) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from La Nubia Airport (MZL) in Manizales, Colombia to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 4,562 kilometers (2,835 miles / 2,463 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, 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 Colombia with Brazil. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:13 in Manizales, it's 21:13 in Salvador.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,807 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than La Nubia Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Manizales (MZL) 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 La Nubia Airport (MZL) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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