IPZ
Perez Zeledon
Costa Rica
5,590 km
3,474 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
5,590 km
3,474 mi / 3,018 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
116°
east southeast

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IPZ SSA
Airport Name San Isidro del General Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code IPZ SSA
ICAO Code MRSI SBSV
City Perez Zeledon Salvador
Country Costa Rica Brazil
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Bahia
Elevation 2,100 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 9.350000, -83.710000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Perez Zeledon (IPZ) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Isidro del General Airport (IPZ) in Perez Zeledon, Costa Rica to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 5,590 kilometers (3,474 miles / 3,018 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 14:40 in Perez Zeledon, it's 17:40 in Salvador. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,036 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than San Isidro del General Airport.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Perez Zeledon (IPZ) follows a heading of 294° (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 San Isidro del General Airport (IPZ) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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