GJA
Guanaja
Honduras
741 km
461 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
741 km
461 mi / 400 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Tegucigalpa
Heading
165°
south southeast

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GJA SJO
Airport Name La Laguna Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code GJA SJO
ICAO Code MHNJ MROC
City Guanaja San Jose
Country Honduras Costa Rica
Timezone America/Tegucigalpa America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 49 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 16.450000, -85.910000 9.990000, -84.210000

Guanaja (GJA) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from La Laguna Airport (GJA) in Guanaja, Honduras to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 741 kilometers (461 miles / 400 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southeast at a heading of 165°.

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 09:21 in Guanaja, it's 09:21 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,972 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than La Laguna Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Guanaja (GJA) follows a heading of 346° (north 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 La Laguna Airport (GJA) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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