PMZ
Palmar Sur
Costa Rica
141 km
88 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
141 km
88 mi / 76 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

PMZ SJO
Airport Name Palmar Sur Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code PMZ SJO
ICAO Code MRPM MROC
City Palmar Sur San Jose
Country Costa Rica Costa Rica
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 49 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 8.950000, -83.470000 9.990000, -84.210000

Palmar Sur (PMZ) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Palmar Sur Airport (PMZ) in Palmar Sur, Costa Rica to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 141 kilometers (88 miles / 76 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is a domestic route within Costa Rica. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 18:34 in Palmar Sur, it's 18:34 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,972 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Palmar Sur Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Palmar Sur (PMZ) follows a heading of 145° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Palmar Sur Airport (PMZ) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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