QAK
Barbacena
Brazil
5,621 km
3,492 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
5,621 km
3,492 mi / 3,035 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

QAK SJO
Airport Name Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code QAK SJO
ICAO Code SBBQ MROC
City Barbacena San Jose
Country Brazil Costa Rica
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 3,657 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -21.270000, -43.760000 9.990000, -84.210000

Barbacena (QAK) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport (QAK) in Barbacena, Brazil to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 5,621 kilometers (3,492 miles / 3,035 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, 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 13:38 in Barbacena, it's 10:38 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 Barbacena (QAK) 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 Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport (QAK) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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