RDS
Rincon de los Sauces
Argentina
5,505 km
3,421 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
5,505 km
3,421 mi / 2,972 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Argentina/Salta
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

RDS SJO
Airport Name Rincon De Los Sauces Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code RDS SJO
ICAO Code SAHS MROC
City Rincon de los Sauces San Jose
Country Argentina Costa Rica
Timezone America/Argentina/Salta America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 1,968 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -37.390000, -68.900000 9.990000, -84.210000

Rincon de los Sauces (RDS) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rincon De Los Sauces Airport (RDS) in Rincon de los Sauces, Argentina to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 5,505 kilometers (3,421 miles / 2,972 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 Argentina with Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:56 in Rincon de los Sauces, it's 15:56 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 1,053 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Rincon De Los Sauces Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Rincon de los Sauces (RDS) follows a heading of 164° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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