The flight distance from La Esperanza Airport (LEZ) in La Esperanza, Honduras to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 643 kilometers (400 miles / 347 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southeast at a heading of 138°.

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 Honduras with Costa Rica. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:17 in La Esperanza, it's 08:17 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,454 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits lower than La Esperanza Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to La Esperanza (LEZ) follows a heading of 318° (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 La Esperanza Airport (LEZ) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.