LNS
Lancaster
United States
3,440 km
2,138 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
3,440 km
2,138 mi / 1,858 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
195°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

LNS SJO
Airport Name Lancaster Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code LNS SJO
ICAO Code KLNS MROC
City Lancaster San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/New_York America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 403 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 40.120000, -76.290000 9.990000, -84.210000

Lancaster (LNS) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lancaster Airport (LNS) in Lancaster, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 3,440 kilometers (2,138 miles / 1,858 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 195°.

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 18:56 in Lancaster, it's 17:56 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,618 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Lancaster Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Lancaster (LNS) follows a heading of 12° (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 Lancaster Airport (LNS) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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