CLE
Cleveland
United States
3,501 km
2,176 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
3,501 km
2,176 mi / 1,891 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
184°
south

Airport Comparison

CLE SJO
Airport Name Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code CLE SJO
ICAO Code KCLE MROC
City Cleveland San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/New_York America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 800 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 41.410000, -81.850000 9.990000, -84.210000

Cleveland (CLE) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) in Cleveland, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 3,501 kilometers (2,176 miles / 1,891 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 184°.

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 06:26 in Cleveland, it's 05:26 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,222 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Cleveland (CLE) follows a heading of 3° (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 Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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