MBZ
Maues
Brazil
3,288 km
2,043 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
3,288 km
2,043 mi / 1,776 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Boa_Vista
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MBZ SJO
Airport Name Maues Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code MBZ SJO
ICAO Code SWMW MROC
City Maues San Jose
Country Brazil Costa Rica
Timezone America/Boa_Vista America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 69 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -3.370000, -57.720000 9.990000, -84.210000

Maues (MBZ) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maues Airport (MBZ) in Maues, Brazil to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 3,288 kilometers (2,043 miles / 1,776 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 11:10 in Maues, it's 09:10 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,952 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Maues Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Maues (MBZ) follows a heading of 116° (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 Maues Airport (MBZ) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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