Airport Comparison
| GYE | SJO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Simon Bolivar International Airport | Juan Santamaria International Airport |
| IATA Code | GYE | SJO |
| ICAO Code | SEGU | MROC |
| City | Guayaquil | San Jose |
| Country | Ecuador | Costa Rica |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil | America/Costa_Rica |
| Elevation | 19 ft | 3,021 ft |
| Coordinates | -2.160000, -79.880000 | 9.990000, -84.210000 |
Guayaquil (GYE) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Simon Bolivar International Airport (GYE) in Guayaquil, Ecuador to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 1,434 kilometers (891 miles / 774 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.
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 Ecuador 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 12:55 in Guayaquil, it's 11:55 in San Jose.
There is a significant elevation difference of 3,002 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Simon Bolivar International Airport.
The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Guayaquil (GYE) follows a heading of 160° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Simon Bolivar International Airport (GYE) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.