SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
2,621 km
1,629 miles
TFF
Tefe
Brazil
Distance
2,621 km
1,629 mi / 1,415 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
124°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

SJO TFF
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Tefe Airport
IATA Code SJO TFF
ICAO Code MROC SBTF
City San Jose Tefe
Country Costa Rica Brazil
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Boa_Vista
Elevation 3,021 ft 188 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 -3.380000, -64.720000

San Jose (SJO) to Tefe (TFF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Tefe Airport (TFF) in Tefe, Brazil is 2,621 kilometers (1,629 miles / 1,415 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east southeast at a heading of 124°.

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 Costa Rica with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:53 in San Jose, it's 08:53 in Tefe.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,833 feet between the two airports. Tefe Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Tefe (TFF) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 305° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) and Tefe Airport (TFF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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