BZE
Belize City
Belize
949 km
590 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
949 km
590 mi / 512 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Belize
Heading
152°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

BZE SJO
Airport Name Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code BZE SJO
ICAO Code MZBZ MROC
City Belize City San Jose
Country Belize Costa Rica
Timezone America/Belize America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 15 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 17.540000, -88.310000 9.990000, -84.210000

Belize City (BZE) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) in Belize City, Belize to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 949 kilometers (590 miles / 512 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southeast at a heading of 152°.

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 Belize with Costa Rica. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:03 in Belize City, it's 14:03 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,006 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Belize City (BZE) follows a heading of 333° (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 Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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