HQM
Hoquiam
United States
5,553 km
3,450 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
5,553 km
3,450 mi / 2,998 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
125°
southeast

Airport Comparison

HQM SJO
Airport Name Bowerman Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code HQM SJO
ICAO Code KHQM MROC
City Hoquiam San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 18 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 46.970000, -123.940000 9.990000, -84.210000

Hoquiam (HQM) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bowerman Airport (HQM) in Hoquiam, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 5,553 kilometers (3,450 miles / 2,998 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

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 09:04 in Hoquiam, it's 11:04 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,003 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Bowerman Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Hoquiam (HQM) follows a heading of 325° (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 Bowerman Airport (HQM) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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