POI
Potosi
Bolivia
3,013 km
1,872 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
3,013 km
1,872 mi / 1,627 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/La_Paz
Heading
80°
east

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Airport Comparison

POI SSA
Airport Name Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code POI SSA
ICAO Code SLPO SBSV
City Potosi Salvador
Country Bolivia Brazil
Timezone America/La_Paz America/Bahia
Elevation 12,913 ft 64 ft
Coordinates -19.540000, -65.720000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Potosi (POI) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport (POI) in Potosi, Bolivia to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 3,013 kilometers (1,872 miles / 1,627 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Bolivia with Brazil. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:03 in Potosi, it's 18:03 in Salvador.

There is a significant elevation difference of 12,849 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Potosi (POI) follows a heading of 252° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport (POI) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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