POJ
Patos De Minas
Brazil
5,222 km
3,245 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
5,222 km
3,245 mi / 2,820 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

POJ SJO
Airport Name Patos de Minas Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code POJ SJO
ICAO Code SNPD MROC
City Patos De Minas San Jose
Country Brazil Costa Rica
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 2,793 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -18.670000, -46.490000 9.990000, -84.210000

Patos De Minas (POJ) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Patos de Minas Airport (POJ) in Patos De Minas, Brazil to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 5,222 kilometers (3,245 miles / 2,820 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 14:51 in Patos De Minas, it's 11:51 in San Jose. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Patos De Minas (POJ) 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 Patos de Minas Airport (POJ) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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