HTL
Houghton Lake
United States
3,827 km
2,378 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
3,827 km
2,378 mi / 2,066 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Detroit
Heading
179°
south

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.

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