ALT
Alenquer
Brazil
3,523 km
2,189 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
3,523 km
2,189 mi / 1,902 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Manaus
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ALT SJO
Airport Name Alenquer Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code ALT SJO
ICAO Code SDWQ MROC
City Alenquer San Jose
Country Brazil Costa Rica
Timezone America/Manaus America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 101 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -1.920000, -54.720000 9.990000, -84.210000

Alenquer (ALT) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alenquer Airport (ALT) in Alenquer, Brazil to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 3,523 kilometers (2,189 miles / 1,902 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:49 in Alenquer, it's 03:49 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,920 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Alenquer Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Alenquer (ALT) follows a heading of 110° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Alenquer Airport (ALT) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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