DWH
Houston
United States
2,523 km
1,567 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
2,523 km
1,567 mi / 1,362 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Chicago
Heading
150°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

DWH SJO
Airport Name David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code DWH SJO
ICAO Code KDWH MROC
City Houston San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/Chicago America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 152 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 30.060000, -95.550000 9.990000, -84.210000

Houston (DWH) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport (DWH) in Houston, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 2,523 kilometers (1,567 miles / 1,362 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southeast at a heading of 150°.

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 00:54 in Houston, it's 00:54 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,869 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Houston (DWH) follows a heading of 334° (north 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 David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport (DWH) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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