BTP
Butler
United States
3,449 km
2,143 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
3,449 km
2,143 mi / 1,862 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
188°
south

Airport Comparison

BTP SJO
Airport Name Pittsburgh/Butler Regional Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code BTP SJO
ICAO Code KBTP MROC
City Butler San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/New_York America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 1,248 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 40.780000, -79.950000 9.990000, -84.210000

Butler (BTP) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pittsburgh/Butler Regional Airport (BTP) in Butler, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 3,449 kilometers (2,143 miles / 1,862 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 188°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:59 in Butler, it's 21:59 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,773 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Pittsburgh/Butler Regional Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Butler (BTP) follows a heading of 6° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Pittsburgh/Butler Regional Airport (BTP) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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