CVU
Corvo
Portugal
6,175 km
3,837 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
6,175 km
3,837 mi / 3,334 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Atlantic/Azores
Heading
253°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CVU SJO
Airport Name Corvo Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code CVU SJO
ICAO Code LPCR MROC
City Corvo San Jose
Country Portugal Costa Rica
Timezone Atlantic/Azores America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 0 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 39.670000, -31.110000 9.990000, -84.210000

Corvo (CVU) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Corvo Airport (CVU) in Corvo, Portugal to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 6,175 kilometers (3,837 miles / 3,334 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:08 in Corvo, it's 09:08 in San Jose. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,021 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Corvo Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Corvo (CVU) follows a heading of 48° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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