SSA
Salvador
Brazil
5,737 km
3,565 miles
TMU
Nicoya
Costa Rica
Distance
5,737 km
3,565 mi / 3,098 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Bahia
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

SSA TMU
Airport Name Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport Tambor Airport
IATA Code SSA TMU
ICAO Code SBSV MRTR
City Salvador Nicoya
Country Brazil Costa Rica
Timezone America/Bahia America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 64 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -12.910000, -38.320000 9.740000, -85.010000

Salvador (SSA) to Nicoya (TMU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Tambor Airport (TMU) in Nicoya, Costa Rica is 5,737 kilometers (3,565 miles / 3,098 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 Brazil with Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:32 in Salvador, it's 22:32 in Nicoya. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Nicoya (TMU) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 115° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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