MAO
Manaus
Brazil
3,043 km
1,891 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
3,043 km
1,891 mi / 1,643 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Boa_Vista
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MAO SJO
Airport Name Eduardo Gomes International Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code MAO SJO
ICAO Code SBEG MROC
City Manaus San Jose
Country Brazil Costa Rica
Timezone America/Boa_Vista America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 264 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -3.040000, -60.050000 9.990000, -84.210000

Manaus (MAO) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO) in Manaus, Brazil to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 3,043 kilometers (1,891 miles / 1,643 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 12:35 in Manaus, it's 10:35 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,757 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Eduardo Gomes International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Manaus (MAO) follows a heading of 117° (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 Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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