SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
735 km
457 miles
TEA
Tela
Honduras
Distance
735 km
457 mi / 397 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO TEA
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Tela Airport
IATA Code SJO TEA
ICAO Code MROC MHTE
City San Jose Tela
Country Costa Rica Honduras
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Tegucigalpa
Elevation 3,021 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 15.780000, -87.480000

San Jose (SJO) to Tela (TEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Tela Airport (TEA) in Tela, Honduras is 735 kilometers (457 miles / 397 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Costa Rica with Honduras. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:43 in San Jose, it's 16:43 in Tela.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,014 feet between the two airports. Tela Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Tela (TEA) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 151° (south 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 Tela Airport (TEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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