GUA
Guatemala City
Guatemala
855 km
532 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
855 km
532 mi / 462 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Guatemala
Heading
126°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GUA SJO
Airport Name La Aurora Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code GUA SJO
ICAO Code MGGT MROC
City Guatemala City San Jose
Country Guatemala Costa Rica
Timezone America/Guatemala America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 4,952 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 14.580000, -90.530000 9.990000, -84.210000

Guatemala City (GUA) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from La Aurora Airport (GUA) in Guatemala City, Guatemala to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 855 kilometers (532 miles / 462 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:08 in Guatemala City, it's 07:08 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,931 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits lower than La Aurora Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Guatemala City (GUA) follows a heading of 307° (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 La Aurora Airport (GUA) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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