LNA
West Palm Beach
United States
1,896 km
1,178 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
1,896 km
1,178 mi / 1,024 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
194°
south southwest

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LNA SJO
Airport Name Palm Beach County Park Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code LNA SJO
ICAO Code KLNA MROC
City West Palm Beach San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/New_York America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 14 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 26.590000, -80.090000 9.990000, -84.210000

West Palm Beach (LNA) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Palm Beach County Park Airport (LNA) in West Palm Beach, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 1,896 kilometers (1,178 miles / 1,024 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 194°.

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 07:41 in West Palm Beach, it's 06:41 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,007 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Palm Beach County Park Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to West Palm Beach (LNA) follows a heading of 13° (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 Palm Beach County Park Airport (LNA) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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