KIN
Kingston
Jamaica
1,192 km
741 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
1,192 km
741 mi / 644 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Jamaica
Heading
223°
southwest

Airport Comparison

KIN SJO
Airport Name Norman Manley International Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code KIN SJO
ICAO Code MKJP MROC
City Kingston San Jose
Country Jamaica Costa Rica
Timezone America/Jamaica America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 10 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 17.940000, -76.790000 9.990000, -84.210000

Kingston (KIN) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) in Kingston, Jamaica to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 1,192 kilometers (741 miles / 644 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southwest at a heading of 223°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:10 in Kingston, it's 01:10 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,011 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Norman Manley International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Kingston (KIN) follows a heading of 41° (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 Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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