SSA
Salvador
Brazil
5,794 km
3,600 miles
UPL
Upala
Costa Rica
Distance
5,794 km
3,600 mi / 3,128 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Bahia
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

SSA UPL
Airport Name Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport Upala Airport
IATA Code SSA UPL
ICAO Code SBSV MRUP
City Salvador Upala
Country Brazil Costa Rica
Timezone America/Bahia America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 64 ft 184 ft
Coordinates -12.910000, -38.320000 10.890000, -85.020000

Salvador (SSA) to Upala (UPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Upala Airport (UPL) in Upala, Costa Rica is 5,794 kilometers (3,600 miles / 3,128 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 14:32 in Salvador, it's 11:32 in Upala. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Upala (UPL) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 116° (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 Upala Airport (UPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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