NEG
Negril
Jamaica
1,124 km
698 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
1,124 km
698 mi / 607 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Jamaica
Heading
215°
southwest

Airport Comparison

NEG SJO
Airport Name Negril Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code NEG SJO
ICAO Code MKNG MROC
City Negril San Jose
Country Jamaica Costa Rica
Timezone America/Jamaica America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 9 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 18.340000, -78.330000 9.990000, -84.210000

Negril (NEG) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Negril Airport (NEG) in Negril, Jamaica to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 1,124 kilometers (698 miles / 607 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southwest at a heading of 215°.

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 06:09 in Negril, it's 05:09 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,012 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Negril Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Negril (NEG) follows a heading of 34° (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 Negril Airport (NEG) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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