ISP
New York
United States
3,596 km
2,234 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
3,596 km
2,234 mi / 1,942 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
201°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

ISP SJO
Airport Name Long Island Mac Arthur Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code ISP SJO
ICAO Code KISP MROC
City New York San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/New_York America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 99 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 40.800000, -73.100000 9.990000, -84.210000

New York (ISP) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) in New York, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 3,596 kilometers (2,234 miles / 1,942 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 201°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:56 in New York, it's 04:56 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,922 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Long Island Mac Arthur Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to New York (ISP) follows a heading of 16° (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 Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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