RBR
Rio Branco
Brazil
2,852 km
1,772 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
2,852 km
1,772 mi / 1,540 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Rio_Branco
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

RBR SJO
Airport Name Placido de Castro Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code RBR SJO
ICAO Code SBRB MROC
City Rio Branco San Jose
Country Brazil Costa Rica
Timezone America/Rio_Branco America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 633 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -9.870000, -67.900000 9.990000, -84.210000

Rio Branco (RBR) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Placido de Castro Airport (RBR) in Rio Branco, Brazil to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 2,852 kilometers (1,772 miles / 1,540 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 09:55 in Rio Branco, it's 08:55 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,388 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Placido de Castro Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Rio Branco (RBR) follows a heading of 140° (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 Placido de Castro Airport (RBR) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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