LSN
Los Banos
United States
4,747 km
2,950 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
4,747 km
2,950 mi / 2,563 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
120°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LSN SJO
Airport Name Los Banos Municipal Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code LSN SJO
ICAO Code KLSN MROC
City Los Banos San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 121 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 37.060000, -120.870000 9.990000, -84.210000

Los Banos (LSN) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Banos Municipal Airport (LSN) in Los Banos, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 4,747 kilometers (2,950 miles / 2,563 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 14:14 in Los Banos, it's 16:14 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,900 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Los Banos Municipal Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Los Banos (LSN) follows a heading of 315° (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 Banos Municipal Airport (LSN) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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