SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
529 km
329 miles
WSP
Waspam
Nicaragua
Distance
529 km
329 mi / 286 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

SJO WSP
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Waspam Airport
IATA Code SJO WSP
ICAO Code MROC MNWP
City San Jose Waspam
Country Costa Rica Nicaragua
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Managua
Elevation 3,021 ft 98 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 14.740000, -83.970000

San Jose (SJO) to Waspam (WSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Waspam Airport (WSP) in Waspam, Nicaragua is 529 kilometers (329 miles / 286 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:15 in San Jose, it's 21:15 in Waspam.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,923 feet between the two airports. Waspam Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

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

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