BTR
Baton Rouge
United States
2,394 km
1,488 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
2,394 km
1,488 mi / 1,293 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Chicago
Heading
161°
south southeast

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BTR SJO
Airport Name Baton Rouge Metro, Ryan Field Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code BTR SJO
ICAO Code KBTR MROC
City Baton Rouge San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/Chicago America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 70 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 30.530000, -91.150000 9.990000, -84.210000

Baton Rouge (BTR) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baton Rouge Metro, Ryan Field (BTR) in Baton Rouge, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 2,394 kilometers (1,488 miles / 1,293 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southeast at a heading of 161°.

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 11:27 in Baton Rouge, it's 11:27 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,951 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Baton Rouge Metro, Ryan Field.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Baton Rouge (BTR) follows a heading of 344° (north 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 Baton Rouge Metro, Ryan Field (BTR) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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