PGS
Peach Springs
United States
4,084 km
2,537 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
4,084 km
2,537 mi / 2,205 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Phoenix
Heading
127°
southeast

Airport Comparison

PGS SJO
Airport Name Grand Canyon Caverns Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code PGS SJO
ICAO Code KL37 MROC
City Peach Springs San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/Phoenix America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 5,397 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 35.530000, -113.250000 9.990000, -84.210000

Peach Springs (PGS) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Canyon Caverns Airport (PGS) in Peach Springs, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 4,084 kilometers (2,537 miles / 2,205 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southeast at a heading of 127°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 12:41 in Peach Springs, it's 13:41 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,376 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits lower than Grand Canyon Caverns Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Peach Springs (PGS) follows a heading of 319° (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 Grand Canyon Caverns Airport (PGS) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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