PBQ
Pimenta Bueno
Brazil
3,502 km
2,176 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
3,502 km
2,176 mi / 1,891 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Porto_Velho
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

PBQ SJO
Airport Name Pimenta Bueno Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code PBQ SJO
ICAO Code SWPM MROC
City Pimenta Bueno San Jose
Country Brazil Costa Rica
Timezone America/Porto_Velho America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 682 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -11.640000, -61.180000 9.990000, -84.210000

Pimenta Bueno (PBQ) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pimenta Bueno Airport (PBQ) in Pimenta Bueno, Brazil to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 3,502 kilometers (2,176 miles / 1,891 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 09:42 in Pimenta Bueno, it's 07:42 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,339 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Pimenta Bueno Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Pimenta Bueno (PBQ) 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 Pimenta Bueno Airport (PBQ) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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