The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Kawama Airport (VRO) in Matanzas, Cuba is 1,492 kilometers (927 miles / 806 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Costa Rica with Cuba. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:56 in San Jose, it's 13:56 in Matanzas.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,005 feet between the two airports. Kawama Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Matanzas (VRO) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 192° (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 Kawama Airport (VRO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.