SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
180 km
112 miles
TNO
Santa Cruz
Costa Rica
Distance
180 km
112 mi / 97 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
282°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO TNO
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Tamarindo De Santa Cruz Airport
IATA Code SJO TNO
ICAO Code MROC MRTM
City San Jose Santa Cruz
Country Costa Rica Costa Rica
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 3,021 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 10.310000, -85.820000

San Jose (SJO) to Santa Cruz (TNO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Tamarindo De Santa Cruz Airport (TNO) in Santa Cruz, Costa Rica is 180 kilometers (112 miles / 97 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is a domestic route within Costa Rica. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 08:18 in San Jose, it's 08:18 in Santa Cruz.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,980 feet between the two airports. Tamarindo De Santa Cruz Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Santa Cruz (TNO) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 101° (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 Tamarindo De Santa Cruz Airport (TNO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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