PRW
Prentice
United States
3,995 km
2,482 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
3,995 km
2,482 mi / 2,157 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Chicago
Heading
170°
south

Airport Comparison

PRW SJO
Airport Name Prentice Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code PRW SJO
ICAO Code K5N2 MROC
City Prentice San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/Chicago America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 1,579 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 45.540000, -90.280000 9.990000, -84.210000

Prentice (PRW) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Prentice Airport (PRW) in Prentice, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 3,995 kilometers (2,482 miles / 2,157 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south at a heading of 170°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:41 in Prentice, it's 05:41 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,443 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Prentice Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Prentice (PRW) follows a heading of 353° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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