SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
1,779 km
1,105 miles
TYM
Staniel Cay Airport
Bahamas
Distance
1,779 km
1,105 mi / 960 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SJO TYM
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Staniel Cay Airport
IATA Code SJO TYM
ICAO Code MROC MYES
City San Jose N/A
Country Costa Rica Bahamas
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Nassau
Elevation 3,021 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 24.170000, -76.440000

San Jose (SJO) to Staniel Cay Airport (TYM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Staniel Cay Airport (TYM) in Staniel Cay Airport, Bahamas is 1,779 kilometers (1,105 miles / 960 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 Bahamas. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:23 in San Jose, it's 20:23 in Staniel Cay Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,016 feet between the two airports. Staniel Cay Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Staniel Cay Airport (TYM) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 209° (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 Staniel Cay Airport (TYM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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