PCH
Palacios
Honduras
669 km
415 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
669 km
415 mi / 361 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Tegucigalpa
Heading
173°
south

Airport Comparison

PCH SJO
Airport Name Palacios Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code PCH SJO
ICAO Code MHPC MROC
City Palacios San Jose
Country Honduras Costa Rica
Timezone America/Tegucigalpa America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 30 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 15.960000, -84.940000 9.990000, -84.210000

Palacios (PCH) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Palacios Airport (PCH) in Palacios, Honduras to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 669 kilometers (415 miles / 361 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south at a heading of 173°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:32 in Palacios, it's 07:32 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,991 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Palacios Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Palacios (PCH) follows a heading of 353° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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