PBR
Puerto Barrios
Guatemala
795 km
494 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
795 km
494 mi / 429 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Guatemala
Heading
143°
southeast

Airport Comparison

PBR SJO
Airport Name Puerto Barrios Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code PBR SJO
ICAO Code MGPB MROC
City Puerto Barrios San Jose
Country Guatemala Costa Rica
Timezone America/Guatemala America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 33 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 15.730000, -88.580000 9.990000, -84.210000

Puerto Barrios (PBR) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Puerto Barrios Airport (PBR) in Puerto Barrios, Guatemala to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 795 kilometers (494 miles / 429 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southeast at a heading of 143°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:56 in Puerto Barrios, it's 13:56 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,988 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Puerto Barrios Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Puerto Barrios (PBR) follows a heading of 324° (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 Puerto Barrios Airport (PBR) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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