# Distance from Siuna (SIU) to San Jose (SJO)

> 420 km · estimated flight time 1h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 420 km / 261 mi / 227 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 1h
- **Heading**: 171° (south)
- **Return heading**: 352° (north)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: International (Nicaragua) → Costa Rica
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 20:10 in Siuna, it's 20:10 in San Jose)
- **Elevation difference**: 2,415 ft (SJO is higher than SIU)

## Airports

### [Siuna (SIU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/siu-siuna-siuna/1ef266df-63b1-6278-93d7-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Siuna, Nicaragua
- ICAO: MNSI
- Timezone: America/Managua
- Coordinates: 13.730000, -84.780000
- Elevation: 606 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

- [Siuna (SIU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/siu-siuna-siuna/1ef266df-63b1-6278-93d7-06bb2780ed98)
- [Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sjo-san-jose-juan-santamaria-international-airport/1ef266df-6643-69f0-a227-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)