BTM
Butte
United States
4,816 km
2,992 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
4,816 km
2,992 mi / 2,600 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Denver
Heading
137°
southeast

Airport Comparison

BTM SJO
Airport Name Bert Mooney Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code BTM SJO
ICAO Code KBTM MROC
City Butte San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/Denver America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 5,551 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 45.950000, -112.500000 9.990000, -84.210000

Butte (BTM) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bert Mooney Airport (BTM) in Butte, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 4,816 kilometers (2,992 miles / 2,600 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 137°.

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 06:28 in Butte, it's 07:28 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,530 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits lower than Bert Mooney Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Butte (BTM) follows a heading of 331° (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 Bert Mooney Airport (BTM) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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