Airport Comparison
| LSF | SJO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Lawson Army Air Field (Fort Moore) Airport | Juan Santamaria International Airport |
| IATA Code | LSF | SJO |
| ICAO Code | KLSF | MROC |
| City | Fort Moore (Columbus) | San Jose |
| Country | United States | Costa Rica |
| Timezone | America/New_York | America/Costa_Rica |
| Elevation | 227 ft | 3,021 ft |
| Coordinates | 32.300000, -85.000000 | 9.990000, -84.210000 |
Fort Moore (Columbus) (LSF) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Lawson Army Air Field (Fort Moore) Airport (LSF) in Fort Moore (Columbus), United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 2,482 kilometers (1,542 miles / 1,340 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south at a heading of 178°.
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 00:49 in Fort Moore (Columbus), it's 23:49 in San Jose.
There is a significant elevation difference of 2,794 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Lawson Army Air Field (Fort Moore) Airport.
The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Fort Moore (Columbus) (LSF) follows a heading of 358° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Lawson Army Air Field (Fort Moore) Airport (LSF) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.