Airport Comparison
| APG | SJO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Phillips Army Air Field | Juan Santamaria International Airport |
| IATA Code | APG | SJO |
| ICAO Code | KAPG | MROC |
| City | Aberdeen Proving Grounds (Aberdeen) | San Jose |
| Country | United States | Costa Rica |
| Timezone | America/New_York | America/Costa_Rica |
| Elevation | 45 ft | 3,021 ft |
| Coordinates | 39.500000, -76.200000 | 9.990000, -84.210000 |
Aberdeen Proving Grounds (Aberdeen) (APG) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Phillips Army Air Field (APG) in Aberdeen Proving Grounds (Aberdeen), United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 3,376 kilometers (2,098 miles / 1,823 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 196°.
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 11:06 in Aberdeen Proving Grounds (Aberdeen), it's 10:06 in San Jose.
There is a significant elevation difference of 2,977 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Phillips Army Air Field.
The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Aberdeen Proving Grounds (Aberdeen) (APG) follows a heading of 12° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Phillips Army Air Field (APG) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.