DSD
Grande Anse
GP
2,599 km
1,615 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
2,599 km
1,615 mi / 1,403 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Guadeloupe
Heading
257°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

DSD SJO
Airport Name La Desirade Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code DSD SJO
ICAO Code TFFA MROC
City Grande Anse San Jose
Country GP Costa Rica
Timezone America/Guadeloupe America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 10 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 16.300000, -61.080000 9.990000, -84.210000

Grande Anse (DSD) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from La Desirade Airport (DSD) in Grande Anse, GP to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 2,599 kilometers (1,615 miles / 1,403 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 GP with Costa Rica. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:00 in Grande Anse, it's 05:00 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,011 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than La Desirade Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Grande Anse (DSD) follows a heading of 72° (east 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 La Desirade Airport (DSD) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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