LAX
Los Angeles
United States
4,390 km
2,728 miles
SYQ
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
4,390 km
2,728 mi / 2,370 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
119°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LAX SYQ
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Tobias Bolanos International Airport
IATA Code LAX SYQ
ICAO Code KLAX MRPV
City Los Angeles San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 128 ft 3,287 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 9.960000, -84.140000

Los Angeles (LAX) to San Jose (SYQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Tobias Bolanos International Airport (SYQ) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 4,390 kilometers (2,728 miles / 2,370 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 22:23 in Los Angeles, it's 00:23 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,159 feet between the two airports. Tobias Bolanos International Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SYQ) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 313° (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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Tobias Bolanos International Airport (SYQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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