PIZ
Point Lay
United States
8,535 km
5,304 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
8,535 km
5,304 mi / 4,609 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Anchorage
Heading
97°
east

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PIZ SJO
Airport Name Point Lay Lrrs Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code PIZ SJO
ICAO Code PPIZ MROC
City Point Lay San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 29 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 69.730000, -163.010000 9.990000, -84.210000

Point Lay (PIZ) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Point Lay Lrrs Airport (PIZ) in Point Lay, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 8,535 kilometers (5,304 miles / 4,609 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 23:47 in Point Lay, it's 02:47 in San Jose. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,993 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Point Lay Lrrs Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Point Lay (PIZ) follows a heading of 340° (north 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 Point Lay Lrrs Airport (PIZ) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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