LEP
Leopoldina
Brazil
5,721 km
3,555 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
5,721 km
3,555 mi / 3,089 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LEP SJO
Airport Name Leopoldina Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code LEP SJO
ICAO Code SNDN MROC
City Leopoldina San Jose
Country Brazil Costa Rica
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 919 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -21.470000, -42.730000 9.990000, -84.210000

Leopoldina (LEP) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopoldina Airport (LEP) in Leopoldina, Brazil to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 5,721 kilometers (3,555 miles / 3,089 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, 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 10:17 in Leopoldina, it's 07:17 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 2,102 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Leopoldina Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Leopoldina (LEP) follows a heading of 128° (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 Leopoldina Airport (LEP) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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