PHO
Point Hope
United States
8,672 km
5,389 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
8,672 km
5,389 mi / 4,683 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Nome
Heading
93°
east

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PHO SJO
Airport Name Point Hope Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code PHO SJO
ICAO Code PAPO MROC
City Point Hope San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/Nome America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 21 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 68.350000, -166.800000 9.990000, -84.210000

Point Hope (PHO) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Point Hope Airport (PHO) in Point Hope, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 8,672 kilometers (5,389 miles / 4,683 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Costa Rica. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:43 in Point Hope, it's 12:43 in San Jose. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,000 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Point Hope Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Point Hope (PHO) follows a heading of 338° (north 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 Point Hope Airport (PHO) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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