The flight distance from Ricardo Garcia Posada Airport (ESR) in El Salvador, Chile to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 4,328 kilometers (2,689 miles / 2,337 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 Chile 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 02:25 in El Salvador, it's 23:25 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 2,219 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits lower than Ricardo Garcia Posada Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to El Salvador (ESR) follows a heading of 159° (south 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 Ricardo Garcia Posada Airport (ESR) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.