NTU
Virginia Beach
United States
3,095 km
1,923 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
3,095 km
1,923 mi / 1,671 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
197°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

NTU SJO
Airport Name Oceana Nas (Apollo Soucek Field) Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code NTU SJO
ICAO Code KNTU MROC
City Virginia Beach San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/New_York America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 22 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 36.820000, -76.030000 9.990000, -84.210000

Virginia Beach (NTU) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Oceana Nas (Apollo Soucek Field) Airport (NTU) in Virginia Beach, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 3,095 kilometers (1,923 miles / 1,671 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 197°.

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 08:27 in Virginia Beach, it's 07:27 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,999 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Oceana Nas (Apollo Soucek Field) Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Virginia Beach (NTU) follows a heading of 14° (north 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 Oceana Nas (Apollo Soucek Field) Airport (NTU) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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