SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
2,335 km
1,451 miles
VAD
Valdosta
United States
Distance
2,335 km
1,451 mi / 1,261 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

SJO VAD
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Moody Afb Airport
IATA Code SJO VAD
ICAO Code MROC KVAD
City San Jose Valdosta
Country Costa Rica United States
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/New_York
Elevation 3,021 ft 233 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 30.970000, -83.190000

San Jose (SJO) to Valdosta (VAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Moody Afb Airport (VAD) in Valdosta, United States is 2,335 kilometers (1,451 miles / 1,261 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

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 16:02 in San Jose, it's 17:02 in Valdosta.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,788 feet between the two airports. Moody Afb Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Valdosta (VAD) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 183° (south). 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 Moody Afb Airport (VAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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