FEN
Fernando De Noronha
Brazil
5,938 km
3,690 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
5,938 km
3,690 mi / 3,207 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Fortaleza
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

FEN SJO
Airport Name Fernando de Noronha Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code FEN SJO
ICAO Code SBFN MROC
City Fernando De Noronha San Jose
Country Brazil Costa Rica
Timezone America/Fortaleza America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 193 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -3.850000, -32.420000 9.990000, -84.210000

Fernando De Noronha (FEN) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fernando de Noronha Airport (FEN) in Fernando De Noronha, Brazil to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 5,938 kilometers (3,690 miles / 3,207 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 08:36 in Fernando De Noronha, it's 05:36 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 2,828 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Fernando de Noronha Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Fernando De Noronha (FEN) follows a heading of 102° (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 Fernando de Noronha Airport (FEN) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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