FUL
Fullerton
United States
4,344 km
2,699 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
4,344 km
2,699 mi / 2,346 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
120°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

FUL SJO
Airport Name Fullerton Municipal Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code FUL SJO
ICAO Code KFUL MROC
City Fullerton San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 96 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 33.870000, -117.980000 9.990000, -84.210000

Fullerton (FUL) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fullerton Municipal Airport (FUL) in Fullerton, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 4,344 kilometers (2,699 miles / 2,346 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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 United States with Costa Rica. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:28 in Fullerton, it's 16:28 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,925 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Fullerton Municipal Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Fullerton (FUL) follows a heading of 313° (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 Fullerton Municipal Airport (FUL) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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