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Airport Comparison
| PAC | SJO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport | Juan Santamaria International Airport |
| IATA Code | PAC | SJO |
| ICAO Code | MPMG | MROC |
| City | Albrook | San Jose |
| Country | Panama | Costa Rica |
| Timezone | America/Panama | America/Costa_Rica |
| Elevation | 31 ft | 3,021 ft |
| Coordinates | 8.970000, -79.560000 | 9.990000, -84.210000 |
Albrook (PAC) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC) in Albrook, Panama to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 522 kilometers (325 miles / 282 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.
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 22:47 in Albrook, it's 21:47 in San Jose.
There is a significant elevation difference of 2,990 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport.
The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Albrook (PAC) follows a heading of 102° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.
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