KYO
Tampa
United States
2,036 km
1,265 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
2,036 km
1,265 mi / 1,099 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
186°
south

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KYO SJO
Airport Name Tampa North Aero Park Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code KYO SJO
ICAO Code KX39 MROC
City Tampa San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/New_York America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 68 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 28.220000, -82.370000 9.990000, -84.210000

Tampa (KYO) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tampa North Aero Park Airport (KYO) in Tampa, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 2,036 kilometers (1,265 miles / 1,099 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south at a heading of 186°.

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 13:20 in Tampa, it's 12:20 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,953 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Tampa North Aero Park Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Tampa (KYO) follows a heading of 5° (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 Tampa North Aero Park Airport (KYO) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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