NBL
Wannukandi
Panama
576 km
358 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
576 km
358 mi / 311 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Panama
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

NBL SJO
Airport Name San Blas Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code NBL SJO
ICAO Code MPWN MROC
City Wannukandi San Jose
Country Panama Costa Rica
Timezone America/Panama America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 17 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 9.450000, -78.980000 9.990000, -84.210000

Wannukandi (NBL) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Blas Airport (NBL) in Wannukandi, Panama to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 576 kilometers (358 miles / 311 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:53 in Wannukandi, it's 00:53 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,004 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than San Blas Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Wannukandi (NBL) follows a heading of 96° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the San Blas Airport (NBL) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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