JHF
São Roque
Brazil
5,480 km
3,405 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
5,480 km
3,405 mi / 2,959 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JHF SJO
Airport Name São Paulo Catarina Executive Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code JHF SJO
ICAO Code SBHJ MROC
City São Roque San Jose
Country Brazil Costa Rica
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 2,549 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -23.430000, -47.170000 9.990000, -84.210000

São Roque (JHF) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from São Paulo Catarina Executive Airport (JHF) in São Roque, Brazil to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 5,480 kilometers (3,405 miles / 2,959 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 01:01 in São Roque, it's 22:01 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 São Roque (JHF) follows a heading of 133° (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 São Paulo Catarina Executive Airport (JHF) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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