Airport Comparison
| PEU | SJO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Puerto Lempira Airport | Juan Santamaria International Airport |
| IATA Code | PEU | SJO |
| ICAO Code | MHPL | MROC |
| City | Puerto Lempira | San Jose |
| Country | Honduras | Costa Rica |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa | America/Costa_Rica |
| Elevation | 25 ft | 3,021 ft |
| Coordinates | 15.260000, -83.780000 | 9.990000, -84.210000 |
Puerto Lempira (PEU) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Puerto Lempira Airport (PEU) in Puerto Lempira, Honduras to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 588 kilometers (365 miles / 317 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south at a heading of 185°.
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 22:17 in Puerto Lempira, it's 22:17 in San Jose.
There is a significant elevation difference of 2,996 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Puerto Lempira Airport.
The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Puerto Lempira (PEU) follows a heading of 5° (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 Puerto Lempira Airport (PEU) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.