RHV
San Jose
United States
4,835 km
3,005 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
4,835 km
3,005 mi / 2,611 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
119°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

RHV SJO
Airport Name Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code RHV SJO
ICAO Code KRHV MROC
City San Jose San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 135 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 37.330000, -121.820000 9.990000, -84.210000

San Jose (RHV) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport (RHV) in San Jose, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 4,835 kilometers (3,005 miles / 2,611 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

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 03:07 in San Jose, it's 05:07 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,886 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to San Jose (RHV) follows a heading of 315° (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 Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport (RHV) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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