GEO
Georgetown
Guyana
2,882 km
1,791 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
2,882 km
1,791 mi / 1,556 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Guyana
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

GEO SJO
Airport Name Cheddi Jagan International Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code GEO SJO
ICAO Code SYCJ MROC
City Georgetown San Jose
Country Guyana Costa Rica
Timezone America/Guyana America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 95 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 6.500000, -58.250000 9.990000, -84.210000

Georgetown (GEO) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO) in Georgetown, Guyana to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 2,882 kilometers (1,791 miles / 1,556 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 Guyana with Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:32 in Georgetown, it's 12:32 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,926 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Cheddi Jagan International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Georgetown (GEO) follows a heading of 96° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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