LWL
Wells
United States
4,586 km
2,849 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
4,586 km
2,849 mi / 2,476 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
130°
southeast

Airport Comparison

LWL SJO
Airport Name Wells Municipal/Harriet Field Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code LWL SJO
ICAO Code KLWL MROC
City Wells San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 5,769 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 41.120000, -114.920000 9.990000, -84.210000

Wells (LWL) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wells Municipal/Harriet Field (LWL) in Wells, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 4,586 kilometers (2,849 miles / 2,476 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

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 16:36 in Wells, it's 18:36 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,748 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits lower than Wells Municipal/Harriet Field. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Wells (LWL) follows a heading of 324° (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 Wells Municipal/Harriet Field (LWL) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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