GGT
George Town
Bahamas
1,749 km
1,087 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
1,749 km
1,087 mi / 944 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Nassau
Heading
212°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GGT SJO
Airport Name Exuma International Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code GGT SJO
ICAO Code MYEF MROC
City George Town San Jose
Country Bahamas Costa Rica
Timezone America/Nassau America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 9 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 23.560000, -75.880000 9.990000, -84.210000

George Town (GGT) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Exuma International Airport (GGT) in George Town, Bahamas to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 1,749 kilometers (1,087 miles / 944 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 212°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:51 in George Town, it's 04:51 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,012 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Exuma International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to George Town (GGT) follows a heading of 29° (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 Exuma International Airport (GGT) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.