PCG
Paso Caballos
Guatemala
1,039 km
646 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
1,039 km
646 mi / 561 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Guatemala
Heading
140°
southeast

Airport Comparison

PCG SJO
Airport Name Paso Caballos Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code PCG SJO
ICAO Code MGPC MROC
City Paso Caballos San Jose
Country Guatemala Costa Rica
Timezone America/Guatemala America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 213 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 17.260000, -90.260000 9.990000, -84.210000

Paso Caballos (PCG) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Paso Caballos Airport (PCG) in Paso Caballos, Guatemala to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 1,039 kilometers (646 miles / 561 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southeast at a heading of 140°.

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 Guatemala with Costa Rica. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:42 in Paso Caballos, it's 12:42 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,808 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Paso Caballos Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Paso Caballos (PCG) follows a heading of 322° (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 Paso Caballos Airport (PCG) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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