FRS
San Benito
Guatemala
983 km
611 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
983 km
611 mi / 531 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Guatemala
Heading
141°
southeast

Airport Comparison

FRS SJO
Airport Name Mundo Maya International Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code FRS SJO
ICAO Code MGTK MROC
City San Benito San Jose
Country Guatemala Costa Rica
Timezone America/Guatemala America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 427 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 16.910000, -89.870000 9.990000, -84.210000

San Benito (FRS) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mundo Maya International Airport (FRS) in San Benito, Guatemala to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 983 kilometers (611 miles / 531 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southeast at a heading of 141°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Guatemala with Costa Rica. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:50 in San Benito, it's 00:50 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,594 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Mundo Maya International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to San Benito (FRS) follows a heading of 322° (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 Mundo Maya International Airport (FRS) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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