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.