EKX
Elizabethtown
United States
3,085 km
1,917 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
3,085 km
1,917 mi / 1,666 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
176°
south

Airport Comparison

EKX SJO
Airport Name Addington Field Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code EKX SJO
ICAO Code KEKX MROC
City Elizabethtown San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/New_York America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 776 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 37.690000, -85.930000 9.990000, -84.210000

Elizabethtown (EKX) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Addington Field (EKX) in Elizabethtown, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 3,085 kilometers (1,917 miles / 1,666 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 176°.

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 08:31 in Elizabethtown, it's 07:31 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,245 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Addington Field.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Elizabethtown (EKX) follows a heading of 357° (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 Addington Field (EKX) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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