ARB
Ann Arbor
United States
3,584 km
2,227 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
3,584 km
2,227 mi / 1,935 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Detroit
Heading
181°
south

Airport Comparison

ARB SJO
Airport Name Ann Arbor Municipal Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code ARB SJO
ICAO Code KARB MROC
City Ann Arbor San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/Detroit America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 839 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 42.220000, -83.750000 9.990000, -84.210000

Ann Arbor (ARB) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ann Arbor Municipal Airport (ARB) in Ann Arbor, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 3,584 kilometers (2,227 miles / 1,935 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 181°.

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 10:46 in Ann Arbor, it's 09:46 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,182 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Ann Arbor Municipal Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Ann Arbor (ARB) follows a heading of 1° (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 Ann Arbor Municipal Airport (ARB) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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