The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) in Santa Monica, United States is 4,390 kilometers (2,728 miles / 2,370 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 Costa Rica with United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:16 in San Jose, it's 23:16 in Santa Monica.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,851 feet between the two airports. Santa Monica Municipal Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Santa Monica (SMO) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 119° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) and Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.