SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
3,990 km
2,479 miles
TBC
Tuba City
United States
Distance
3,990 km
2,479 mi / 2,154 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO TBC
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Tuba City Airport
IATA Code SJO TBC
ICAO Code MROC KT03
City San Jose Tuba City
Country Costa Rica United States
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Denver
Elevation 3,021 ft 4,513 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 36.090000, -111.380000

San Jose (SJO) to Tuba City (TBC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Tuba City Airport (TBC) in Tuba City, United States is 3,990 kilometers (2,479 miles / 2,154 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 08:43 in San Jose, it's 07:43 in Tuba City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,492 feet between the two airports. Tuba City Airport sits higher than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Tuba City (TBC) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 130° (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 Tuba City Airport (TBC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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