KOA
Kailua/Kona
United States
7,742 km
4,810 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
7,742 km
4,810 mi / 4,180 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
86°
east

Airport Comparison

KOA SJO
Airport Name Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code KOA SJO
ICAO Code PHKO MROC
City Kailua/Kona San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 49 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 19.700000, -156.000000 9.990000, -84.210000

Kailua/Kona (KOA) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA) in Kailua/Kona, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 7,742 kilometers (4,810 miles / 4,180 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 10:20 in Kailua/Kona, it's 14:20 in San Jose. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,972 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Kailua/Kona (KOA) follows a heading of 287° (west 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 Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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