CMH
Columbus
United States
3,340 km
2,075 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
3,340 km
2,075 mi / 1,803 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
183°
south

Airport Comparison

CMH SJO
Airport Name John Glenn Columbus International Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code CMH SJO
ICAO Code KCMH MROC
City Columbus San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/New_York America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 815 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 40.000000, -82.890000 9.990000, -84.210000

Columbus (CMH) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) in Columbus, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 3,340 kilometers (2,075 miles / 1,803 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 183°.

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 08:33 in Columbus, it's 07:33 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,206 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than John Glenn Columbus International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Columbus (CMH) follows a heading of 2° (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 John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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