AQY
Girdwood
United States
7,700 km
4,785 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
7,700 km
4,785 mi / 4,158 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Anchorage
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

AQY SJO
Airport Name Girdwood Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code AQY SJO
ICAO Code KAQY MROC
City Girdwood San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 164 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 60.970000, -149.120000 9.990000, -84.210000

Girdwood (AQY) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Girdwood Airport (AQY) in Girdwood, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 7,700 kilometers (4,785 miles / 4,158 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 11:48 in Girdwood, it's 14:48 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 2,857 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Girdwood Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Girdwood (AQY) follows a heading of 332° (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 Girdwood Airport (AQY) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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