SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
5,349 km
3,323 miles
XAP
Chapeco
Brazil
Distance
5,349 km
3,323 mi / 2,888 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
141°
southeast

Airport Comparison

SJO XAP
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Chapeco Airport
IATA Code SJO XAP
ICAO Code MROC SBCH
City San Jose Chapeco
Country Costa Rica Brazil
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 3,021 ft 2,146 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 -27.130000, -52.660000

San Jose (SJO) to Chapeco (XAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Chapeco Airport (XAP) in Chapeco, Brazil is 5,349 kilometers (3,323 miles / 2,888 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 141°.

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 13:21 in San Jose, it's 16:21 in Chapeco. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Chapeco (XAP) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 316° (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 Chapeco Airport (XAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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