CKS
Carajas
Brazil
4,191 km
2,604 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
4,191 km
2,604 mi / 2,263 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Araguaina
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CKS SJO
Airport Name Carajas Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code CKS SJO
ICAO Code SBCJ MROC
City Carajas San Jose
Country Brazil Costa Rica
Timezone America/Araguaina America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 2,064 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -6.120000, -50.000000 9.990000, -84.210000

Carajas (CKS) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Carajas Airport (CKS) in Carajas, Brazil to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 4,191 kilometers (2,604 miles / 2,263 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 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 21:04 in Carajas, it's 18:04 in San Jose. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Carajas (CKS) follows a heading of 114° (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 Carajas Airport (CKS) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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