RBB
Borba
Brazil
3,161 km
1,964 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
3,161 km
1,964 mi / 1,707 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Boa_Vista
Heading
301°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

RBB SJO
Airport Name Borba Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code RBB SJO
ICAO Code SWBR MROC
City Borba San Jose
Country Brazil Costa Rica
Timezone America/Boa_Vista America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 293 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -4.410000, -59.600000 9.990000, -84.210000

Borba (RBB) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Borba Airport (RBB) in Borba, Brazil to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 3,161 kilometers (1,964 miles / 1,707 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 04:57 in Borba, it's 02:57 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,728 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Borba Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Borba (RBB) follows a heading of 119° (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 Borba Airport (RBB) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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