SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
8,408 km
5,225 miles
WTL
Tuntutuliak
United States
Distance
8,408 km
5,225 mi / 4,540 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO WTL
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Tuntutuliak Airport
IATA Code SJO WTL
ICAO Code MROC KA61
City San Jose Tuntutuliak
Country Costa Rica United States
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Nome
Elevation 3,021 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 60.350000, -162.650000

San Jose (SJO) to Tuntutuliak (WTL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Tuntutuliak Airport (WTL) in Tuntutuliak, United States is 8,408 kilometers (5,225 miles / 4,540 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:58 in San Jose, it's 03:58 in Tuntutuliak. 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 3,005 feet between the two airports. Tuntutuliak Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Tuntutuliak (WTL) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 95° (east). 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 Tuntutuliak Airport (WTL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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