The flight distance from Santa Cruz del Quiche Airport (AQB) in Santa Cruz del Quiche, Guatemala to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 937 kilometers (582 miles / 506 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Guatemala with Costa Rica. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:17 in Santa Cruz del Quiche, it's 05:17 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,610 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits lower than Santa Cruz del Quiche Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Santa Cruz del Quiche (AQB) follows a heading of 307° (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 Santa Cruz del Quiche Airport (AQB) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.