SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
4,562 km
2,835 miles
SQM
Sao Miguel Do Araguaia
Brazil
Distance
4,562 km
2,835 mi / 2,463 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
124°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

SJO SQM
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Sao Miguel do Araguaia Airport
IATA Code SJO SQM
ICAO Code MROC SWUA
City San Jose Sao Miguel Do Araguaia
Country Costa Rica Brazil
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 3,021 ft 1,249 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 -13.330000, -50.200000

San Jose (SJO) to Sao Miguel Do Araguaia (SQM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Sao Miguel do Araguaia Airport (SQM) in Sao Miguel Do Araguaia, Brazil is 4,562 kilometers (2,835 miles / 2,463 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southeast at a heading of 124°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:53 in San Jose, it's 07:53 in Sao Miguel Do Araguaia. 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 1,772 feet between the two airports. Sao Miguel do Araguaia Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Sao Miguel Do Araguaia (SQM) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 303° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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