BTV
Burlington
United States
3,980 km
2,473 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
3,980 km
2,473 mi / 2,149 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
199°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

BTV SJO
Airport Name Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code BTV SJO
ICAO Code KBTV MROC
City Burlington San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/New_York America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 335 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 44.500000, -73.200000 9.990000, -84.210000

Burlington (BTV) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (BTV) in Burlington, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 3,980 kilometers (2,473 miles / 2,149 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southwest at a heading of 199°.

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 07:16 in Burlington, it's 06:16 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,686 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Burlington (BTV) follows a heading of 13° (north 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 Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (BTV) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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