PET
Pelotas
Brazil
5,746 km
3,570 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
5,746 km
3,570 mi / 3,102 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

PET SJO
Airport Name Pelotas Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code PET SJO
ICAO Code SBPK MROC
City Pelotas San Jose
Country Brazil Costa Rica
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 59 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -31.720000, -52.330000 9.990000, -84.210000

Pelotas (PET) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pelotas Airport (PET) in Pelotas, Brazil to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 5,746 kilometers (3,570 miles / 3,102 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 04:10 in Pelotas, it's 01:10 in San Jose. 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 2,962 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Pelotas Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Pelotas (PET) follows a heading of 145° (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 Pelotas Airport (PET) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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