LIP
Lins
Brazil
5,152 km
3,201 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
5,152 km
3,201 mi / 2,782 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LIP SJO
Airport Name Lins Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code LIP SJO
ICAO Code SBLN MROC
City Lins San Jose
Country Brazil Costa Rica
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 1,559 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -21.660000, -49.730000 9.990000, -84.210000

Lins (LIP) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lins Airport (LIP) in Lins, Brazil to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 5,152 kilometers (3,201 miles / 2,782 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 05:44 in Lins, it's 02:44 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 1,462 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Lins Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Lins (LIP) follows a heading of 133° (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 Lins Airport (LIP) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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