AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
5,650 km
3,511 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
5,650 km
3,511 mi / 3,051 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
326°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

AEP SJO
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code AEP SJO
ICAO Code SABE MROC
City Buenos Aires San Jose
Country Argentina Costa Rica
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 18 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 9.990000, -84.210000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 5,650 kilometers (3,511 miles / 3,051 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 Argentina 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 03:23 in Buenos Aires, it's 00:23 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 3,003 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Jorge Newbery Airpark.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 152° (south 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 Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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