SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
134 km
83 miles
UPL
Upala
Costa Rica
Distance
134 km
83 mi / 72 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO UPL
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Upala Airport
IATA Code SJO UPL
ICAO Code MROC MRUP
City San Jose Upala
Country Costa Rica Costa Rica
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 3,021 ft 184 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 10.890000, -85.020000

San Jose (SJO) to Upala (UPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Upala Airport (UPL) in Upala, Costa Rica is 134 kilometers (83 miles / 72 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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.

This is a domestic route within Costa Rica. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 16:21 in San Jose, it's 16:21 in Upala.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,837 feet between the two airports. Upala Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Upala (UPL) 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 Upala Airport (UPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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