GLF
Golfito
Costa Rica
187 km
116 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
187 km
116 mi / 101 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GLF SJO
Airport Name Golfito Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code GLF SJO
ICAO Code MRGF MROC
City Golfito San Jose
Country Costa Rica Costa Rica
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 49 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 8.650000, -83.180000 9.990000, -84.210000

Golfito (GLF) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Golfito Airport (GLF) in Golfito, Costa Rica to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 187 kilometers (116 miles / 101 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is a domestic route within Costa Rica. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 00:13 in Golfito, it's 00:13 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,972 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Golfito Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Golfito (GLF) follows a heading of 143° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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