SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
4,932 km
3,065 miles
TJL
Tres Lagoas
Brazil
Distance
4,932 km
3,065 mi / 2,663 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
134°
southeast

Airport Comparison

SJO TJL
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Plinio Alarcom Airport
IATA Code SJO TJL
ICAO Code MROC SBTG
City San Jose Tres Lagoas
Country Costa Rica Brazil
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Campo_Grande
Elevation 3,021 ft 1,075 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 -20.750000, -51.680000

San Jose (SJO) to Tres Lagoas (TJL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Plinio Alarcom Airport (TJL) in Tres Lagoas, Brazil is 4,932 kilometers (3,065 miles / 2,663 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 134°.

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 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 03:31 in San Jose, it's 05:31 in Tres Lagoas.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,946 feet between the two airports. Plinio Alarcom Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Tres Lagoas (TJL) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 311° (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 Plinio Alarcom Airport (TJL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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