SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
3,650 km
2,268 miles
TSM
Taos
United States
Distance
3,650 km
2,268 mi / 1,971 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO TSM
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Taos Regional Airport
IATA Code SJO TSM
ICAO Code MROC KSKX
City San Jose Taos
Country Costa Rica United States
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Denver
Elevation 3,021 ft 7,095 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 36.450000, -105.670000

San Jose (SJO) to Taos (TSM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Taos Regional Airport (TSM) in Taos, United States is 3,650 kilometers (2,268 miles / 1,971 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 16:51 in San Jose, it's 15:51 in Taos.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,074 feet between the two airports. Taos Regional Airport sits higher than Juan Santamaria International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Taos (TSM) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 138° (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 Taos Regional Airport (TSM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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