SAL
Santa Clara
El Salvador
653 km
406 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
653 km
406 mi / 352 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/El_Salvador
Heading
125°
southeast

Airport Comparison

SAL SJO
Airport Name El Salvador International Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code SAL SJO
ICAO Code MSLP MROC
City Santa Clara San Jose
Country El Salvador Costa Rica
Timezone America/El_Salvador America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 101 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 13.440000, -89.060000 9.990000, -84.210000

Santa Clara (SAL) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Salvador International Airport (SAL) in Santa Clara, El Salvador to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 653 kilometers (406 miles / 352 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting El Salvador with Costa Rica. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:27 in Santa Clara, it's 16:27 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,920 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than El Salvador International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Santa Clara (SAL) follows a heading of 306° (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 El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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