BBR
Basse Terre
GP
2,523 km
1,568 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
2,523 km
1,568 mi / 1,362 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Guadeloupe
Heading
257°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BBR SJO
Airport Name Baillif Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code BBR SJO
ICAO Code TFFB MROC
City Basse Terre San Jose
Country GP Costa Rica
Timezone America/Guadeloupe America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 59 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 16.010000, -61.740000 9.990000, -84.210000

Basse Terre (BBR) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baillif Airport (BBR) in Basse Terre, GP to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 2,523 kilometers (1,568 miles / 1,362 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:42 in Basse Terre, it's 14:42 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,962 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Baillif Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Basse Terre (BBR) follows a heading of 72° (east 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 Baillif Airport (BBR) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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