BGK
Big Creek
Belize
857 km
532 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
857 km
532 mi / 462 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Belize
Heading
147°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

BGK SJO
Airport Name Big Creek Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code BGK SJO
ICAO Code MZBG MROC
City Big Creek San Jose
Country Belize Costa Rica
Timezone America/Belize America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 22 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 16.520000, -88.410000 9.990000, -84.210000

Big Creek (BGK) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Big Creek Airport (BGK) in Big Creek, Belize to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 857 kilometers (532 miles / 462 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southeast at a heading of 147°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Belize with Costa Rica. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:29 in Big Creek, it's 22:29 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,999 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Big Creek Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Big Creek (BGK) follows a heading of 328° (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 Big Creek Airport (BGK) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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