BUR
Burbank
United States
4,392 km
2,729 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
4,392 km
2,729 mi / 2,372 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
120°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BUR SJO
Airport Name Bob Hope Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code BUR SJO
ICAO Code KBUR MROC
City Burbank San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 778 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 34.200000, -118.360000 9.990000, -84.210000

Burbank (BUR) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bob Hope Airport (BUR) in Burbank, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 4,392 kilometers (2,729 miles / 2,372 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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 18:09 in Burbank, it's 20:09 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,243 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Bob Hope Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Burbank (BUR) follows a heading of 313° (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 Bob Hope Airport (BUR) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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