CVG
Covington
United States
3,232 km
2,008 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
3,232 km
2,008 mi / 1,745 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/New_York
Heading
179°
south

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Airport Comparison

CVG SJO
Airport Name Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code CVG SJO
ICAO Code KCVG MROC
City Covington San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/New_York America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 896 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 39.050000, -84.670000 9.990000, -84.210000

Covington (CVG) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) in Covington, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 3,232 kilometers (2,008 miles / 1,745 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 179°.

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 08:53 in Covington, it's 06:53 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,125 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Covington (CVG) follows a heading of 359° (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 Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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