# Distance from San Jose (SJO) to Santa Cruz (TNO)

> 180 km · estimated flight time 1h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 180 km / 112 mi / 97 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 1h
- **Heading**: 282° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 101° (east southeast)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: Domestic (Costa Rica)
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 05:44 in San Jose, it's 05:44 in Santa Cruz)
- **Elevation difference**: 2,980 ft (TNO is lower than SJO)

## Airports

### [Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sjo-san-jose-juan-santamaria-international-airport/1ef266df-6643-69f0-a227-06bb2780ed98)

- City: San Jose, Costa Rica
- ICAO: MROC
- Timezone: America/Costa_Rica
- Coordinates: 9.990000, -84.210000
- Elevation: 3,021 ft

### [Tamarindo De Santa Cruz Airport (TNO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/tno-santa-cruz-tamarindo-de-santa-cruz-airport/1ef266df-66e0-6df4-9b3c-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Santa Cruz, Costa Rica
- ICAO: MRTM
- Timezone: America/Costa_Rica
- Coordinates: 10.310000, -85.820000
- Elevation: 41 ft

## Route notes

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.

## Related

- [Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sjo-san-jose-juan-santamaria-international-airport/1ef266df-6643-69f0-a227-06bb2780ed98)
- [Tamarindo De Santa Cruz Airport (TNO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/tno-santa-cruz-tamarindo-de-santa-cruz-airport/1ef266df-66e0-6df4-9b3c-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)