DRJ
Drietabbetje
Suriname
3,323 km
2,065 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
3,323 km
2,065 mi / 1,794 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Paramaribo
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DRJ SJO
Airport Name Drietabbetje Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code DRJ SJO
ICAO Code SMDA MROC
City Drietabbetje San Jose
Country Suriname Costa Rica
Timezone America/Paramaribo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 236 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 4.120000, -54.670000 9.990000, -84.210000

Drietabbetje (DRJ) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Drietabbetje Airport (DRJ) in Drietabbetje, Suriname to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 3,323 kilometers (2,065 miles / 1,794 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 Suriname with Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:16 in Drietabbetje, it's 01:16 in San Jose. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,785 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Drietabbetje Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Drietabbetje (DRJ) follows a heading of 99° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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