PML
Cold Bay
United States
8,241 km
5,121 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
8,241 km
5,121 mi / 4,450 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Anchorage
Heading
96°
east

Airport Comparison

PML SJO
Airport Name Port Moller Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code PML SJO
ICAO Code PAAL MROC
City Cold Bay San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 20 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 56.010000, -160.560000 9.990000, -84.210000

Cold Bay (PML) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Moller Airport (PML) in Cold Bay, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 8,241 kilometers (5,121 miles / 4,450 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 10:19 in Cold Bay, it's 13:19 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 3,001 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Port Moller Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Cold Bay (PML) follows a heading of 326° (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 Port Moller Airport (PML) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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