PTW
Pottstown
United States
3,470 km
2,156 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
3,470 km
2,156 mi / 1,874 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
197°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

PTW SJO
Airport Name Heritage Field Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code PTW SJO
ICAO Code KPTW MROC
City Pottstown San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/New_York America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 308 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 40.240000, -75.560000 9.990000, -84.210000

Pottstown (PTW) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Heritage Field (PTW) in Pottstown, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 3,470 kilometers (2,156 miles / 1,874 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 197°.

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 18:47 in Pottstown, it's 17:47 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,713 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Heritage Field.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Pottstown (PTW) follows a heading of 13° (north 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 Heritage Field (PTW) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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