SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
8,287 km
5,149 miles
SNI
Greenville
Liberia
Distance
8,287 km
5,149 mi / 4,475 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
88°
east

Airport Comparison

SJO SNI
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Greenville Sinoe Airport
IATA Code SJO SNI
ICAO Code MROC GLGE
City San Jose Greenville
Country Costa Rica Liberia
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 3,021 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 5.030000, -9.070000

San Jose (SJO) to Greenville (SNI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Greenville Sinoe Airport (SNI) in Greenville, Liberia is 8,287 kilometers (5,149 miles / 4,475 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 Liberia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:37 in San Jose, it's 08:37 in Greenville. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,011 feet between the two airports. Greenville Sinoe Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Greenville (SNI) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 279° (west). 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 Greenville Sinoe Airport (SNI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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