PUZ
Puerto Cabezas
Nicaragua
5,799 km
3,603 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
5,799 km
3,603 mi / 3,131 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Managua
Heading
119°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

PUZ SSA
Airport Name Puerto Cabezas Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code PUZ SSA
ICAO Code MNPC SBSV
City Puerto Cabezas Salvador
Country Nicaragua Brazil
Timezone America/Managua America/Bahia
Elevation 52 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 14.050000, -83.390000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Puerto Cabezas (PUZ) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ) in Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 5,799 kilometers (3,603 miles / 3,131 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

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 Nicaragua 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 02:15 in Puerto Cabezas, it's 05:15 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 Cabezas (PUZ) follows a heading of 300° (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 Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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