HEE
Helena/West Helena
United States
2,812 km
1,747 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
2,812 km
1,747 mi / 1,519 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Chicago
Heading
165°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

HEE SJO
Airport Name Thompson-Robbins Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code HEE SJO
ICAO Code KHEE MROC
City Helena/West Helena San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/Chicago America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 242 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 34.580000, -90.680000 9.990000, -84.210000

Helena/West Helena (HEE) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Thompson-Robbins Airport (HEE) in Helena/West Helena, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 2,812 kilometers (1,747 miles / 1,519 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southeast at a heading of 165°.

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 10:36 in Helena/West Helena, it's 10:36 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,779 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Thompson-Robbins Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Helena/West Helena (HEE) follows a heading of 347° (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 Thompson-Robbins Airport (HEE) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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