SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
4,918 km
3,056 miles
UAQ
San Juan
Argentina
Distance
4,918 km
3,056 mi / 2,655 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
161°
south southeast

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Airport Comparison

SJO UAQ
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport
IATA Code SJO UAQ
ICAO Code MROC SANU
City San Jose San Juan
Country Costa Rica Argentina
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Argentina/San_Juan
Elevation 3,021 ft 1,958 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 -31.570000, -68.420000

San Jose (SJO) to San Juan (UAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (UAQ) in San Juan, Argentina is 4,918 kilometers (3,056 miles / 2,655 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 161°.

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 Argentina. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:43 in San Jose, it's 19:43 in San Juan. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,063 feet between the two airports. Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from San Juan (UAQ) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 337° (north northwest). 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 Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (UAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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