QHN
Taguatinga
Brazil
4,864 km
3,022 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
4,864 km
3,022 mi / 2,626 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Araguaina
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

QHN SJO
Airport Name Taguatinga Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code QHN SJO
ICAO Code SWTY MROC
City Taguatinga San Jose
Country Brazil Costa Rica
Timezone America/Araguaina America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 1,959 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -12.430000, -46.400000 9.990000, -84.210000

Taguatinga (QHN) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Taguatinga Airport (QHN) in Taguatinga, Brazil to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 4,864 kilometers (3,022 miles / 2,626 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 14:56 in Taguatinga, it's 11:56 in San Jose. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,062 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Taguatinga Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Taguatinga (QHN) follows a heading of 120° (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 Taguatinga Airport (QHN) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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