GPL
Pococi
Costa Rica
5,641 km
3,505 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
5,641 km
3,505 mi / 3,046 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
116°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GPL SSA
Airport Name Guapiles Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code GPL SSA
ICAO Code MRGP SBSV
City Pococi Salvador
Country Costa Rica Brazil
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Bahia
Elevation 883 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 10.220000, -83.800000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Pococi (GPL) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guapiles Airport (GPL) in Pococi, Costa Rica to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 5,641 kilometers (3,505 miles / 3,046 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

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 Costa Rica 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 06:05 in Pococi, it's 09:05 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 Pococi (GPL) follows a heading of 295° (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 Guapiles Airport (GPL) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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