BCT
Boca Raton
United States
1,873 km
1,164 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
1,873 km
1,164 mi / 1,011 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
194°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

BCT SJO
Airport Name Boca Raton Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code BCT SJO
ICAO Code KBCT MROC
City Boca Raton San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/New_York America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 13 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 26.380000, -80.110000 9.990000, -84.210000

Boca Raton (BCT) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Boca Raton Airport (BCT) in Boca Raton, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 1,873 kilometers (1,164 miles / 1,011 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 194°.

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 14:58 in Boca Raton, it's 13:58 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,008 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Boca Raton Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Boca Raton (BCT) follows a heading of 13° (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 Boca Raton Airport (BCT) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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