GAC
El Molino
Honduras
699 km
435 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
699 km
435 mi / 378 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Tegucigalpa
Heading
137°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GAC SJO
Airport Name Gracias Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code GAC SJO
ICAO Code MHGS MROC
City El Molino San Jose
Country Honduras Costa Rica
Timezone America/Tegucigalpa America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 828 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 14.600000, -88.590000 9.990000, -84.210000

El Molino (GAC) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gracias Airport (GAC) in El Molino, Honduras to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 699 kilometers (435 miles / 378 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southeast at a heading of 137°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Honduras with Costa Rica. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:23 in El Molino, it's 10:23 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,193 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Gracias Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to El Molino (GAC) follows a heading of 318° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Gracias Airport (GAC) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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