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.