JAK
Jacmel
Haiti
1,558 km
968 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
1,558 km
968 mi / 841 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Port-au-Prince
Heading
236°
southwest

Airport Comparison

JAK SJO
Airport Name Jacmel Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code JAK SJO
ICAO Code MTJA MROC
City Jacmel San Jose
Country Haiti Costa Rica
Timezone America/Port-au-Prince America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 167 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 18.240000, -72.520000 9.990000, -84.210000

Jacmel (JAK) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jacmel Airport (JAK) in Jacmel, Haiti to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 1,558 kilometers (968 miles / 841 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 236°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:09 in Jacmel, it's 19:09 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,854 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Jacmel Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Jacmel (JAK) follows a heading of 53° (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 Jacmel Airport (JAK) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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