QSC
Sao Carlos
Brazil
5,315 km
3,302 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
5,315 km
3,302 mi / 2,870 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

QSC SJO
Airport Name Sao Carlos Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code QSC SJO
ICAO Code SDSC MROC
City Sao Carlos San Jose
Country Brazil Costa Rica
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 2,649 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -21.880000, -47.900000 9.990000, -84.210000

Sao Carlos (QSC) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sao Carlos Airport (QSC) in Sao Carlos, Brazil to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 5,315 kilometers (3,302 miles / 2,870 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 10:46 in Sao Carlos, it's 07:46 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 Sao Carlos (QSC) follows a heading of 132° (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 Sao Carlos Airport (QSC) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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