RUY
Ruinas de Copan
Honduras
6,388 km
3,969 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
6,388 km
3,969 mi / 3,449 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Tegucigalpa
Heading
116°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

RUY SSA
Airport Name Copan Ruinas Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code RUY SSA
ICAO Code MHRU SBSV
City Ruinas de Copan Salvador
Country Honduras Brazil
Timezone America/Tegucigalpa America/Bahia
Elevation 1,990 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 14.840000, -89.140000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Ruinas de Copan (RUY) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Copan Ruinas Airport (RUY) in Ruinas de Copan, Honduras to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 6,388 kilometers (3,969 miles / 3,449 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, 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 Honduras 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 11:41 in Ruinas de Copan, it's 14:41 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 1,926 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Copan Ruinas Airport.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Ruinas de Copan (RUY) 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 Copan Ruinas Airport (RUY) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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