FTY
Atlanta
United States
2,648 km
1,645 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
2,648 km
1,645 mi / 1,430 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
179°
south

Airport Comparison

FTY SJO
Airport Name Fulton County Executive/Charlie Brown Field Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code FTY SJO
ICAO Code KFTY MROC
City Atlanta San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/New_York America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 841 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 33.800000, -84.500000 9.990000, -84.210000

Atlanta (FTY) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fulton County Executive/Charlie Brown Field (FTY) in Atlanta, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 2,648 kilometers (1,645 miles / 1,430 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south at a heading of 179°.

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 03:21 in Atlanta, it's 02:21 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,180 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Fulton County Executive/Charlie Brown Field.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Atlanta (FTY) follows a heading of 359° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Fulton County Executive/Charlie Brown Field (FTY) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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