BWI
Baltimore
United States
3,331 km
2,070 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
3,331 km
2,070 mi / 1,799 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
195°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

BWI SJO
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code BWI SJO
ICAO Code KBWI MROC
City Baltimore San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/New_York America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 143 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 9.990000, -84.210000

Baltimore (BWI) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 3,331 kilometers (2,070 miles / 1,799 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 195°.

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 00:57 in Baltimore, it's 23:57 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,878 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 12° (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 Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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