AXN
Alexandria
United States
4,129 km
2,566 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
4,129 km
2,566 mi / 2,230 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Chicago
Heading
162°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

AXN SJO
Airport Name Chandler Field Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code AXN SJO
ICAO Code KAXN MROC
City Alexandria San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/Chicago America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 1,425 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 45.870000, -95.390000 9.990000, -84.210000

Alexandria (AXN) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chandler Field (AXN) in Alexandria, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 4,129 kilometers (2,566 miles / 2,230 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southeast at a heading of 162°.

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 19:53 in Alexandria, it's 19:53 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,596 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Chandler Field.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Alexandria (AXN) follows a heading of 347° (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 Chandler Field (AXN) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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