LIM
Lima
Peru
2,570 km
1,597 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
2,570 km
1,597 mi / 1,388 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Lima
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

LIM SJO
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code LIM SJO
ICAO Code SPJC MROC
City Lima San Jose
Country Peru Costa Rica
Timezone America/Lima America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 113 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 9.990000, -84.210000

Lima (LIM) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 2,570 kilometers (1,597 miles / 1,388 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 Peru with Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:44 in Lima, it's 23:44 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,908 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 162° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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