ATL
Atlanta
United States
2,630 km
1,634 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
2,630 km
1,634 mi / 1,420 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
179°
south

Airport Comparison

ATL SJO
Airport Name Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code ATL SJO
ICAO Code KATL MROC
City Atlanta San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/New_York America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 1,026 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 33.640000, -84.430000 9.990000, -84.210000

Atlanta (ATL) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 2,630 kilometers (1,634 miles / 1,420 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south at a heading of 179°.

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 02:07 in Atlanta, it's 01:07 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,995 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Atlanta (ATL) follows a heading of 360° (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 Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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