Airport Comparison
| ILS | SJO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Ilopango International Airport | Juan Santamaria International Airport |
| IATA Code | ILS | SJO |
| ICAO Code | MSSS | MROC |
| City | San Salvador | San Jose |
| Country | El Salvador | Costa Rica |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador | America/Costa_Rica |
| Elevation | 2,021 ft | 3,021 ft |
| Coordinates | 13.700000, -89.120000 | 9.990000, -84.210000 |
San Salvador (ILS) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Ilopango International Airport (ILS) in San Salvador, El Salvador to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 675 kilometers (419 miles / 364 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southeast at a heading of 127°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is an international route connecting El Salvador with Costa Rica. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 08:19 in San Salvador, it's 08:19 in San Jose.
The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to San Salvador (ILS) follows a heading of 308° (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 Ilopango International Airport (ILS) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.