# Distance from Playa Samara (PLD) to San Jose (SJO)

> 136 km · estimated flight time 1h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 136 km / 84 mi / 73 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 1h
- **Heading**: 102° (east southeast)
- **Return heading**: 282° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: Domestic (Costa Rica)
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 10:54 in Playa Samara, it's 10:54 in San Jose)
- **Elevation difference**: 3,011 ft (SJO is higher than PLD)

## Airports

### [Playa Samara Airport (PLD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pld-playa-samara-playa-samara-airport/1ef266df-66c6-654e-959d-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Playa Samara, Costa Rica
- ICAO: MRSR
- Timezone: America/Costa_Rica
- Coordinates: 10.250000, -85.420000
- Elevation: 10 ft

### [Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sjo-san-jose-juan-santamaria-international-airport/1ef266df-6643-69f0-a227-06bb2780ed98)

- City: San Jose, Costa Rica
- ICAO: MROC
- Timezone: America/Costa_Rica
- Coordinates: 9.990000, -84.210000
- Elevation: 3,021 ft

## Route notes

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

## Related

- [Playa Samara Airport (PLD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pld-playa-samara-playa-samara-airport/1ef266df-66c6-654e-959d-06bb2780ed98)
- [Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sjo-san-jose-juan-santamaria-international-airport/1ef266df-6643-69f0-a227-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)