HUG
Huehuetenango
Guatemala
985 km
612 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
985 km
612 mi / 532 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Guatemala
Heading
126°
southeast

Airport Comparison

HUG SJO
Airport Name Huehuetenango Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code HUG SJO
ICAO Code MGHT MROC
City Huehuetenango San Jose
Country Guatemala Costa Rica
Timezone America/Guatemala America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 6,375 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 15.330000, -91.460000 9.990000, -84.210000

Huehuetenango (HUG) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Huehuetenango Airport (HUG) in Huehuetenango, Guatemala to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 985 kilometers (612 miles / 532 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 17:12 in Huehuetenango, it's 17:12 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,354 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits lower than Huehuetenango Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Huehuetenango (HUG) follows a heading of 308° (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 Huehuetenango Airport (HUG) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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