LUK
Cincinnati
United States
3,237 km
2,011 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
3,237 km
2,011 mi / 1,748 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
180°
south

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LUK SJO
Airport Name Cincinnati Municipal/Lunken Field Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code LUK SJO
ICAO Code KLUK MROC
City Cincinnati San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/New_York America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 483 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 39.100000, -84.420000 9.990000, -84.210000

Cincinnati (LUK) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cincinnati Municipal/Lunken Field (LUK) in Cincinnati, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 3,237 kilometers (2,011 miles / 1,748 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 180°.

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 13:49 in Cincinnati, it's 12:49 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,538 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Cincinnati Municipal/Lunken Field.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Cincinnati (LUK) follows a heading of 360° (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 Cincinnati Municipal/Lunken Field (LUK) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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