LSL
Los Chiles
Costa Rica
129 km
80 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
129 km
80 mi / 70 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
155°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

LSL SJO
Airport Name Los Chiles Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code LSL SJO
ICAO Code MRLC MROC
City Los Chiles San Jose
Country Costa Rica Costa Rica
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 131 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 11.040000, -84.710000 9.990000, -84.210000

Los Chiles (LSL) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Chiles Airport (LSL) in Los Chiles, Costa Rica to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 129 kilometers (80 miles / 70 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying south southeast at a heading of 155°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is a domestic route within Costa Rica. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 09:00 in Los Chiles, it's 09:00 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,890 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Los Chiles Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Los Chiles (LSL) follows a heading of 335° (north 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 Los Chiles Airport (LSL) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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