PIC
Pine Cay
TC
1,850 km
1,149 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
1,850 km
1,149 mi / 999 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Grand_Turk
Heading
226°
southwest

Airport Comparison

PIC SJO
Airport Name Pine Cay Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code PIC SJO
ICAO Code MBPI MROC
City Pine Cay San Jose
Country TC Costa Rica
Timezone America/Grand_Turk America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 3 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 21.900000, -72.100000 9.990000, -84.210000

Pine Cay (PIC) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pine Cay Airport (PIC) in Pine Cay, TC to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 1,850 kilometers (1,149 miles / 999 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 226°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:02 in Pine Cay, it's 16:02 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,018 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Pine Cay Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Pine Cay (PIC) follows a heading of 43° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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