SFO
San Francisco
United States
4,745 km
2,949 miles
TNO
Santa Cruz
Costa Rica
Distance
4,745 km
2,949 mi / 2,562 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
120°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

SFO TNO
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Tamarindo De Santa Cruz Airport
IATA Code SFO TNO
ICAO Code KSFO MRTM
City San Francisco Santa Cruz
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 13 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 10.310000, -85.820000

San Francisco (SFO) to Santa Cruz (TNO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Tamarindo De Santa Cruz Airport (TNO) in Santa Cruz, Costa Rica is 4,745 kilometers (2,949 miles / 2,562 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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 00:05 in San Francisco, it's 02:05 in Santa Cruz.

The return flight from Santa Cruz (TNO) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 316° (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 Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Tamarindo De Santa Cruz Airport (TNO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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