IAD
Washington
United States
3,285 km
2,041 miles
SYQ
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
3,285 km
2,041 mi / 1,774 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
193°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

IAD SYQ
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Tobias Bolanos International Airport
IATA Code IAD SYQ
ICAO Code KIAD MRPV
City Washington San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/New_York America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 312 ft 3,287 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 9.960000, -84.140000

Washington (IAD) to San Jose (SYQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Tobias Bolanos International Airport (SYQ) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 3,285 kilometers (2,041 miles / 1,774 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 193°.

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 05:41 in Washington, it's 04:41 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,975 feet between the two airports. Tobias Bolanos International Airport sits higher than Washington Dulles International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SYQ) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 11° (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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Tobias Bolanos International Airport (SYQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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