AZS
Samana
Dominican Republic
1,866 km
1,159 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
1,866 km
1,159 mi / 1,007 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Santo_Domingo
Heading
238°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

AZS SJO
Airport Name Samana El Catey International Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code AZS SJO
ICAO Code MDCY MROC
City Samana San Jose
Country Dominican Republic Costa Rica
Timezone America/Santo_Domingo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 30 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 19.270000, -69.740000 9.990000, -84.210000

Samana (AZS) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Samana El Catey International Airport (AZS) in Samana, Dominican Republic to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 1,866 kilometers (1,159 miles / 1,007 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:21 in Samana, it's 08:21 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,991 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Samana El Catey International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Samana (AZS) follows a heading of 55° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Samana El Catey International Airport (AZS) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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