SLZ
Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport
Sao Luis · BrazilICAO SBSL
Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ) is an airport serving Sao Luis, Brazil, located in the Southern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 2° 35' 7.3" S, 44° 14' 2.8" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 178 feet (54 meters) above sea level. With 8 direct destinations served by 6 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Fortaleza (GMT-3).
Destinations
8
Airlines
6
Elevation ft
178/ 54m
America/Fortaleza
GMT-3
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Airport Details
IATA Code
SLZ
ICAO Code
SBSL
City
Sao Luis
Country
Brazil
Elevation
178 ft
Local Time
02:33 PM (GMT-3)
Coordinates
Latitude:-2.5854°
Longitude:-44.2341°
Popular Routes from SLZ
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEL | Belem, Brazil | 305 mi | 1h 5m | short-haul | 125 kg | View |
| FOR | Fortaleza, Brazil | 402 mi | 1h 16m | short-haul | 165 kg | View |
| BSB | Brasilia, Brazil | 947 mi | 2h 28m | medium-haul | 238 kg | View |
| GIG | Rio De Janeiro, Brazil | 1,392 mi | 3h 18m | medium-haul | 349 kg | View |
| GRU | Sao Paulo, Brazil | 1,441 mi | 3h 24m | medium-haul | 362 kg | View |
| IMP | Imperatriz, Brazil | 301 mi | 1h 4m | short-haul | 123 kg | View |
| CNF | Belo Horizonte, Brazil | 1,171 mi | 2h 53m | medium-haul | 294 kg | View |
| THE | Teresina, Brazil | 196 mi | 0h 52m | short-haul | 80 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at SLZ
6 active airlines serving Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport.
Azul
ADBrazil
City Connexion Airlines
G3Burundi
Gol Transportes Aéreos
G3Brazil
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLNetherlands
Sky Express
G3Greece
TAM Brazilian Airlines
JJBrazil
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prefeito Doutor João Silva Filho Airport | PHB | Parnaiba | Brazil | 280 km |
| Senador Petrônio Portela Airport | THE | Teresina | Brazil | 315 km |
| Val de Cans/Júlio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport | BEL | Belem | Brazil | 490 km |
| Prefeito Renato Moreira Airport | IMP | Imperatriz | Brazil | 484 km |
| João Correa da Rocha Airport | MAB | Maraba | Brazil | 625 km |
| Araguaína Airport | AUX | Araguaina | Brazil | 679 km |
| Orlando Bezerra de Menezes Airport | JDO | Juazeiro Do Norte | Brazil | 752 km |
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AUXAraguaina
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AAXAraxa
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BELBelem
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 2° 35' 7.3" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 44° 14' 2.8" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -2.585360
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -44.234100
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Fortaleza
- UTC Offset
- GMT-3
- Current Local Time
- 02:33 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 178 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 54 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport?
The IATA code for Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport is SLZ, and its ICAO code is SBSL. The airport is located in Sao Luis, Brazil.
How many destinations can you fly to from SLZ?
There are 8 direct destinations available from Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ) in Sao Luis, Brazil.
What airlines fly from SLZ?
There are 6 airlines operating from SLZ, including Azul, City Connexion Airlines, Gol Transportes Aéreos, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Sky Express, and more.
What timezone is Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport in?
Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport is in the America/Fortaleza timezone (GMT-3). The airport is located in the Southern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport?
Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport sits at an elevation of 178 feet (54 meters) above sea level.
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