BEF
Bluefileds
Nicaragua
5,727 km
3,559 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
5,727 km
3,559 mi / 3,092 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Managua
Heading
117°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BEF SSA
Airport Name Bluefields Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code BEF SSA
ICAO Code MNBL SBSV
City Bluefileds Salvador
Country Nicaragua Brazil
Timezone America/Managua America/Bahia
Elevation 20 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 11.990000, -83.770000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Bluefileds (BEF) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bluefields Airport (BEF) in Bluefileds, Nicaragua to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 5,727 kilometers (3,559 miles / 3,092 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 09:53 in Bluefileds, it's 12:53 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 Bluefileds (BEF) follows a heading of 297° (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 Bluefields Airport (BEF) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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