LCE
La Ceiba
Honduras
700 km
435 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
700 km
435 mi / 378 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Tegucigalpa
Heading
156°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

LCE SJO
Airport Name Goloson International Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code LCE SJO
ICAO Code MHLC MROC
City La Ceiba San Jose
Country Honduras Costa Rica
Timezone America/Tegucigalpa America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 49 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 15.740000, -86.850000 9.990000, -84.210000

La Ceiba (LCE) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Goloson International Airport (LCE) in La Ceiba, Honduras to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 700 kilometers (435 miles / 378 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southeast at a heading of 156°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:03 in La Ceiba, it's 20:03 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,972 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Goloson International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to La Ceiba (LCE) follows a heading of 336° (north 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 Goloson International Airport (LCE) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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