Airport Comparison
| PUC | SJO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Carbon County Regional/Buck Davis Field | Juan Santamaria International Airport |
| IATA Code | PUC | SJO |
| ICAO Code | KPUC | MROC |
| City | Price | San Jose |
| Country | United States | Costa Rica |
| Timezone | America/Denver | America/Costa_Rica |
| Elevation | 5,958 ft | 3,021 ft |
| Coordinates | 39.610000, -110.750000 | 9.990000, -84.210000 |
Price (PUC) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Carbon County Regional/Buck Davis Field (PUC) in Price, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 4,211 kilometers (2,617 miles / 2,274 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southeast at a heading of 134°.
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 12:14 in Price, it's 13:14 in San Jose.
There is a significant elevation difference of 2,937 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits lower than Carbon County Regional/Buck Davis Field. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Price (PUC) 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 Carbon County Regional/Buck Davis Field (PUC) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.