ARA
New Iberia
United States
2,367 km
1,471 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
2,367 km
1,471 mi / 1,278 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Chicago
Heading
159°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

ARA SJO
Airport Name Acadiana Regional Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code ARA SJO
ICAO Code KARA MROC
City New Iberia San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/Chicago America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 24 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 30.040000, -91.880000 9.990000, -84.210000

New Iberia (ARA) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Acadiana Regional Airport (ARA) in New Iberia, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 2,367 kilometers (1,471 miles / 1,278 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southeast at a heading of 159°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 05:06 in New Iberia, it's 05:06 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,997 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Acadiana Regional Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to New Iberia (ARA) follows a heading of 341° (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 Acadiana Regional Airport (ARA) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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