The flight distance from Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport (PLP) in La Palma, Panama to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 689 kilometers (428 miles / 372 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 Panama with Costa Rica. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:23 in La Palma, it's 03:23 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,991 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to La Palma (PLP) follows a heading of 104° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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