Airport Comparison
| HTL | SJO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Roscommon County/Blodgett Memorial Airport | Juan Santamaria International Airport |
| IATA Code | HTL | SJO |
| ICAO Code | KHTL | MROC |
| City | Houghton Lake | San Jose |
| Country | United States | Costa Rica |
| Timezone | America/Detroit | America/Costa_Rica |
| Elevation | 1,150 ft | 3,021 ft |
| Coordinates | 44.400000, -84.700000 | 9.990000, -84.210000 |
Houghton Lake (HTL) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Roscommon County/Blodgett Memorial Airport (HTL) in Houghton Lake, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 3,827 kilometers (2,378 miles / 2,066 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south at a heading of 179°.
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 12:26 in Houghton Lake, it's 11:26 in San Jose.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,871 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Roscommon County/Blodgett Memorial Airport.
The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Houghton Lake (HTL) follows a heading of 359° (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 Roscommon County/Blodgett Memorial Airport (HTL) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.