ESI
Espinosa
Brazil
5,338 km
3,317 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
5,338 km
3,317 mi / 2,882 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ESI SJO
Airport Name Espinosa Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code ESI SJO
ICAO Code SBEP MROC
City Espinosa San Jose
Country Brazil Costa Rica
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 1,900 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -14.930000, -42.810000 9.990000, -84.210000

Espinosa (ESI) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Espinosa Airport (ESI) in Espinosa, Brazil to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 5,338 kilometers (3,317 miles / 2,882 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 07:02 in Espinosa, it's 04:02 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 1,121 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Espinosa Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Espinosa (ESI) follows a heading of 121° (east 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 Espinosa Airport (ESI) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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