LEW
Auburn/Lewiston
United States
4,018 km
2,497 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
4,018 km
2,497 mi / 2,170 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
204°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

LEW SJO
Airport Name Auburn/Lewiston Municipal Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code LEW SJO
ICAO Code KLEW MROC
City Auburn/Lewiston San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/New_York America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 288 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 44.050000, -70.280000 9.990000, -84.210000

Auburn/Lewiston (LEW) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auburn/Lewiston Municipal Airport (LEW) in Auburn/Lewiston, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 4,018 kilometers (2,497 miles / 2,170 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southwest at a heading of 204°.

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 09:33 in Auburn/Lewiston, it's 08:33 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,734 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Auburn/Lewiston Municipal Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Auburn/Lewiston (LEW) follows a heading of 17° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Auburn/Lewiston Municipal Airport (LEW) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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