# Distance from Puerto Cabezas (PUZ) to San Jose (SJO)

> 460 km · estimated flight time 2h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 460 km / 286 mi / 248 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 2h
- **Heading**: 191° (south southwest)
- **Return heading**: 11° (north)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: International (Nicaragua) → Costa Rica
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 18:37 in Puerto Cabezas, it's 18:37 in San Jose)
- **Elevation difference**: 2,969 ft (SJO is higher than PUZ)

## Airports

### [Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/puz-puerto-cabezas-puerto-cabezas-airport/1ef266df-639c-67c4-b876-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua
- ICAO: MNPC
- Timezone: America/Managua
- Coordinates: 14.050000, -83.390000
- Elevation: 52 ft

### [Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sjo-san-jose-juan-santamaria-international-airport/1ef266df-6643-69f0-a227-06bb2780ed98)

- City: San Jose, Costa Rica
- ICAO: MROC
- Timezone: America/Costa_Rica
- Coordinates: 9.990000, -84.210000
- Elevation: 3,021 ft

## Route notes

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

## Related

- [Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/puz-puerto-cabezas-puerto-cabezas-airport/1ef266df-639c-67c4-b876-06bb2780ed98)
- [Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sjo-san-jose-juan-santamaria-international-airport/1ef266df-6643-69f0-a227-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)