# Distance from Corn Island (RNI) to San Jose (SJO)

> 272 km · estimated flight time 1h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 272 km / 169 mi / 147 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 1h
- **Heading**: 208° (south southwest)
- **Return heading**: 27° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: International (Nicaragua) → Costa Rica
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 07:49 in Corn Island, it's 07:49 in San Jose)
- **Elevation difference**: 3,020 ft (SJO is higher than RNI)

## Airports

### [Corn Island (RNI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rni-corn-island-corn-island/1ef266df-635b-6f12-9e22-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Corn Island, Nicaragua
- ICAO: MNCI
- Timezone: America/Managua
- Coordinates: 12.160000, -83.060000
- Elevation: 1 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

- [Corn Island (RNI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rni-corn-island-corn-island/1ef266df-635b-6f12-9e22-06bb2780ed98)
- [Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sjo-san-jose-juan-santamaria-international-airport/1ef266df-6643-69f0-a227-06bb2780ed98)
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