RAO
Ribeirao Preto
Brazil
5,274 km
3,277 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
5,274 km
3,277 mi / 2,848 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

RAO SJO
Airport Name Leite Lopes Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code RAO SJO
ICAO Code SBRP MROC
City Ribeirao Preto San Jose
Country Brazil Costa Rica
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 1,806 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -21.140000, -47.780000 9.990000, -84.210000

Ribeirao Preto (RAO) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leite Lopes Airport (RAO) in Ribeirao Preto, Brazil to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 5,274 kilometers (3,277 miles / 2,848 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 18:03 in Ribeirao Preto, it's 15:03 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 1,215 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Leite Lopes Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Ribeirao Preto (RAO) follows a heading of 131° (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 Leite Lopes Airport (RAO) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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