Airport Comparison
| NBW | SJO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Leeward Point Field | Juan Santamaria International Airport |
| IATA Code | NBW | SJO |
| ICAO Code | MUGM | MROC |
| City | Guantanamo Bay Naval Station | San Jose |
| Country | Cuba | Costa Rica |
| Timezone | America/Havana | America/Costa_Rica |
| Elevation | 56 ft | 3,021 ft |
| Coordinates | 19.910000, -75.210000 | 9.990000, -84.210000 |
Guantanamo Bay Naval Station (NBW) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Leeward Point Field (NBW) in Guantanamo Bay Naval Station, Cuba to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 1,466 kilometers (911 miles / 791 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 222°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is an international route connecting Cuba with Costa Rica. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 14:39 in Guantanamo Bay Naval Station, it's 13:39 in San Jose.
There is a significant elevation difference of 2,965 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Leeward Point Field.
The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Guantanamo Bay Naval Station (NBW) follows a heading of 40° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Leeward Point Field (NBW) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.