NCR
San Carlos
Nicaragua
5,781 km
3,592 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
5,781 km
3,592 mi / 3,121 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Managua
Heading
116°
east southeast

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NCR SSA
Airport Name San Carlos Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code NCR SSA
ICAO Code MNSC SBSV
City San Carlos Salvador
Country Nicaragua Brazil
Timezone America/Managua America/Bahia
Elevation 91 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 11.130000, -84.770000 -12.910000, -38.320000

San Carlos (NCR) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Carlos (NCR) in San Carlos, Nicaragua to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 5,781 kilometers (3,592 miles / 3,121 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 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 07:41 in San Carlos, it's 10:41 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 San Carlos (NCR) 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 San Carlos (NCR) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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