HAV
Havana
Cuba
1,458 km
906 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
1,458 km
906 mi / 787 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Havana
Heading
188°
south

Airport Comparison

HAV SJO
Airport Name Jose Marti International Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code HAV SJO
ICAO Code MUHA MROC
City Havana San Jose
Country Cuba Costa Rica
Timezone America/Havana America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 210 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 22.990000, -82.410000 9.990000, -84.210000

Havana (HAV) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Marti International Airport (HAV) in Havana, Cuba to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 1,458 kilometers (906 miles / 787 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south at a heading of 188°.

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 Cuba with Costa Rica. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:43 in Havana, it's 14:43 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,811 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Jose Marti International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Havana (HAV) follows a heading of 7° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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