ESG
Mariscal Estigarribia
Paraguay
4,394 km
2,731 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
4,394 km
2,731 mi / 2,373 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Asuncion
Heading
322°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

ESG SJO
Airport Name Dr. Luis Maria Argana International Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code ESG SJO
ICAO Code SGME MROC
City Mariscal Estigarribia San Jose
Country Paraguay Costa Rica
Timezone America/Asuncion America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 553 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -22.050000, -60.620000 9.990000, -84.210000

Mariscal Estigarribia (ESG) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dr. Luis Maria Argana International Airport (ESG) in Mariscal Estigarribia, Paraguay to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 4,394 kilometers (2,731 miles / 2,373 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Paraguay 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 15:37 in Mariscal Estigarribia, it's 12:37 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 2,468 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Dr. Luis Maria Argana International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Mariscal Estigarribia (ESG) follows a heading of 144° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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