SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
62 km
38 miles
XQP
Quepos
Costa Rica
Distance
62 km
38 mi / 33 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
172°
south

Airport Comparison

SJO XQP
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Quepos Managua Airport
IATA Code SJO XQP
ICAO Code MROC MRQP
City San Jose Quepos
Country Costa Rica Costa Rica
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 3,021 ft 85 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 9.440000, -84.130000

San Jose (SJO) to Quepos (XQP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Quepos Managua Airport (XQP) in Quepos, Costa Rica is 62 kilometers (38 miles / 33 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying south at a heading of 172°.

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 00:59 in San Jose, it's 00:59 in Quepos.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,936 feet between the two airports. Quepos Managua Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Quepos (XQP) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 352° (north). 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 Quepos Managua Airport (XQP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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