GCM
Georgetown
KY
1,078 km
670 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
1,078 km
670 mi / 582 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Cayman
Heading
197°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GCM SJO
Airport Name Owen Roberts International Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code GCM SJO
ICAO Code MWCR MROC
City Georgetown San Jose
Country KY Costa Rica
Timezone America/Cayman America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 8 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 19.290000, -81.360000 9.990000, -84.210000

Georgetown (GCM) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) in Georgetown, KY to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 1,078 kilometers (670 miles / 582 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southwest at a heading of 197°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:53 in Georgetown, it's 18:53 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,013 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Owen Roberts International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Georgetown (GCM) follows a heading of 16° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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