NHX
Foley
United States
2,296 km
1,427 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
2,296 km
1,427 mi / 1,240 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Chicago
Heading
170°
south

Airport Comparison

NHX SJO
Airport Name Barin Nolf Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code NHX SJO
ICAO Code KNBJ MROC
City Foley San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/Chicago America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 51 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 30.390000, -87.630000 9.990000, -84.210000

Foley (NHX) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barin Nolf Airport (NHX) in Foley, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 2,296 kilometers (1,427 miles / 1,240 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south at a heading of 170°.

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 21:45 in Foley, it's 21:45 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,970 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Barin Nolf Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Foley (NHX) follows a heading of 352° (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 Barin Nolf Airport (NHX) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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