Airport Comparison
| AFF | SJO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport | Juan Santamaria International Airport |
| IATA Code | AFF | SJO |
| ICAO Code | KAFF | MROC |
| City | Colorado Springs | San Jose |
| Country | United States | Costa Rica |
| Timezone | America/Denver | America/Costa_Rica |
| Elevation | 6,576 ft | 3,021 ft |
| Coordinates | 39.000000, -104.800000 | 9.990000, -84.210000 |
Colorado Springs (AFF) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport (AFF) in Colorado Springs, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 3,819 kilometers (2,373 miles / 2,062 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southeast at a heading of 142°.
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 United States with Costa Rica. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 07:17 in Colorado Springs, it's 08:17 in San Jose.
There is a significant elevation difference of 3,555 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits lower than Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Colorado Springs (AFF) follows a heading of 331° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport (AFF) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.