ELH
North Eleuthera
Bahamas
1,896 km
1,178 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
1,896 km
1,178 mi / 1,024 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Nassau
Heading
206°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

ELH SJO
Airport Name North Eleuthera Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code ELH SJO
ICAO Code MYEH MROC
City North Eleuthera San Jose
Country Bahamas Costa Rica
Timezone America/Nassau America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 13 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 25.470000, -76.680000 9.990000, -84.210000

North Eleuthera (ELH) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from North Eleuthera Airport (ELH) in North Eleuthera, Bahamas to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 1,896 kilometers (1,178 miles / 1,024 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 206°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:34 in North Eleuthera, it's 10:34 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,008 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than North Eleuthera Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to North Eleuthera (ELH) follows a heading of 24° (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 North Eleuthera Airport (ELH) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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