GVT
Greenville
United States
2,839 km
1,764 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
2,839 km
1,764 mi / 1,533 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Chicago
Heading
152°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

GVT SJO
Airport Name Majors Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code GVT SJO
ICAO Code KGVT MROC
City Greenville San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/Chicago America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 535 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 33.070000, -96.070000 9.990000, -84.210000

Greenville (GVT) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Majors Airport (GVT) in Greenville, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 2,839 kilometers (1,764 miles / 1,533 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southeast at a heading of 152°.

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 09:05 in Greenville, it's 09:05 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,486 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Majors Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Greenville (GVT) follows a heading of 336° (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 Majors Airport (GVT) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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