PEU
Puerto Lempira
Honduras
588 km
365 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
588 km
365 mi / 317 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Tegucigalpa
Heading
185°
south

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.

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