AMK
Durango
United States
3,844 km
2,389 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
3,844 km
2,389 mi / 2,076 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Denver
Heading
136°
southeast

Airport Comparison

AMK SJO
Airport Name Animas Air Park Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code AMK SJO
ICAO Code K00C MROC
City Durango San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/Denver America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 6,684 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 37.200000, -107.870000 9.990000, -84.210000

Durango (AMK) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Animas Air Park (AMK) in Durango, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 3,844 kilometers (2,389 miles / 2,076 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.

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 15:26 in Durango, it's 16:26 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,663 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits lower than Animas Air Park. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Durango (AMK) follows a heading of 326° (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 Animas Air Park (AMK) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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