SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
3,406 km
2,117 miles
THV
York
United States
Distance
3,406 km
2,117 mi / 1,839 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
11°
north

Airport Comparison

SJO THV
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport York Airport
IATA Code SJO THV
ICAO Code MROC KTHV
City San Jose York
Country Costa Rica United States
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/New_York
Elevation 3,021 ft 495 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 39.920000, -76.870000

San Jose (SJO) to York (THV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to York Airport (THV) in York, United States is 3,406 kilometers (2,117 miles / 1,839 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

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 12:55 in San Jose, it's 13:55 in York.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,526 feet between the two airports. York Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from York (THV) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 194° (south southwest). 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 York Airport (THV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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