PFB
Passo Fundo
Brazil
5,460 km
3,393 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
5,460 km
3,393 mi / 2,948 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

PFB SJO
Airport Name Lauro Kurtz Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code PFB SJO
ICAO Code SBPF MROC
City Passo Fundo San Jose
Country Brazil Costa Rica
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 2,376 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -28.240000, -52.330000 9.990000, -84.210000

Passo Fundo (PFB) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lauro Kurtz Airport (PFB) in Passo Fundo, Brazil to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 5,460 kilometers (3,393 miles / 2,948 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 15:59 in Passo Fundo, it's 12:59 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 Passo Fundo (PFB) follows a heading of 142° (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 Lauro Kurtz Airport (PFB) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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