ABL
Ambler
United States
8,281 km
5,146 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
8,281 km
5,146 mi / 4,472 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Anchorage
Heading
101°
east

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ABL SJO
Airport Name Ambler Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code ABL SJO
ICAO Code PAFM MROC
City Ambler San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 293 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 67.110000, -157.860000 9.990000, -84.210000

Ambler (ABL) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ambler Airport (ABL) in Ambler, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 8,281 kilometers (5,146 miles / 4,472 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

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 United States with Costa Rica. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:58 in Ambler, it's 19:58 in San Jose. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

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

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Ambler (ABL) follows a heading of 337° (north 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 Ambler Airport (ABL) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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