SAN
San Diego
United States
4,225 km
2,626 miles
SYQ
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
4,225 km
2,626 mi / 2,282 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
119°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

SAN SYQ
Airport Name San Diego International Airport Tobias Bolanos International Airport
IATA Code SAN SYQ
ICAO Code KSAN MRPV
City San Diego San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 17 ft 3,287 ft
Coordinates 32.730000, -117.190000 9.960000, -84.140000

San Diego (SAN) to San Jose (SYQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States to Tobias Bolanos International Airport (SYQ) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 4,225 kilometers (2,626 miles / 2,282 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, 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 02:38 in San Diego, it's 04:38 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,270 feet between the two airports. Tobias Bolanos International Airport sits higher than San Diego International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SYQ) to San Diego (SAN) follows a heading of 312° (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 San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Tobias Bolanos International Airport (SYQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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