HOM
Homer
United States
7,784 km
4,837 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
7,784 km
4,837 mi / 4,203 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Anchorage
Heading
105°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

HOM SJO
Airport Name Homer Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code HOM SJO
ICAO Code PAHO MROC
City Homer San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 84 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 59.640000, -151.490000 9.990000, -84.210000

Homer (HOM) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Homer Airport (HOM) in Homer, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 7,784 kilometers (4,837 miles / 4,203 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 01:28 in Homer, it's 04:28 in San Jose. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,937 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Homer Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Homer (HOM) follows a heading of 330° (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 Homer Airport (HOM) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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