PLD
Playa Samara
Costa Rica
5,802 km
3,605 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
5,802 km
3,605 mi / 3,133 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
115°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

PLD SSA
Airport Name Playa Samara Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code PLD SSA
ICAO Code MRSR SBSV
City Playa Samara Salvador
Country Costa Rica Brazil
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Bahia
Elevation 10 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 10.250000, -85.420000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Playa Samara (PLD) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Playa Samara Airport (PLD) in Playa Samara, Costa Rica to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 5,802 kilometers (3,605 miles / 3,133 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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 17:16 in Playa Samara, it's 20:16 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 Playa Samara (PLD) 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 Playa Samara Airport (PLD) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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