CGS
College Park
United States
3,307 km
2,055 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
3,307 km
2,055 mi / 1,785 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
195°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

CGS SJO
Airport Name College Park Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code CGS SJO
ICAO Code KCGS MROC
City College Park San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/New_York America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 49 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 39.000000, -76.900000 9.990000, -84.210000

College Park (CGS) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from College Park Airport (CGS) in College Park, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 3,307 kilometers (2,055 miles / 1,785 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 195°.

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 10:41 in College Park, it's 09:41 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,972 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than College Park Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to College Park (CGS) follows a heading of 11° (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 College Park Airport (CGS) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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