CNF
Belo Horizonte
Brazil
5,501 km
3,418 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
5,501 km
3,418 mi / 2,970 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CNF SJO
Airport Name Tancredo Neves International Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code CNF SJO
ICAO Code SBCF MROC
City Belo Horizonte San Jose
Country Brazil Costa Rica
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 2,715 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -19.620000, -43.970000 9.990000, -84.210000

Belo Horizonte (CNF) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 5,501 kilometers (3,418 miles / 2,970 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 05:28 in Belo Horizonte, it's 02:28 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 Belo Horizonte (CNF) follows a heading of 127° (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 Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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