SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
4,198 km
2,609 miles
TNP
Twentynine Palms
United States
Distance
4,198 km
2,609 mi / 2,267 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO TNP
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Twentynine Palms Airport
IATA Code SJO TNP
ICAO Code MROC KTNP
City San Jose Twentynine Palms
Country Costa Rica United States
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 3,021 ft 1,888 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 34.130000, -115.950000

San Jose (SJO) to Twentynine Palms (TNP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Twentynine Palms Airport (TNP) in Twentynine Palms, United States is 4,198 kilometers (2,609 miles / 2,267 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 23:27 in San Jose, it's 21:27 in Twentynine Palms.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,133 feet between the two airports. Twentynine Palms Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Twentynine Palms (TNP) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 122° (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 Twentynine Palms Airport (TNP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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