PON
Poptun
Guatemala
903 km
561 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
903 km
561 mi / 487 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Guatemala
Heading
141°
southeast

Airport Comparison

PON SJO
Airport Name Poptun Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code PON SJO
ICAO Code MGPP MROC
City Poptun San Jose
Country Guatemala Costa Rica
Timezone America/Guatemala America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 1,801 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 16.330000, -89.420000 9.990000, -84.210000

Poptun (PON) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Poptun Airport (PON) in Poptun, Guatemala to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 903 kilometers (561 miles / 487 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southeast at a heading of 141°.

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 21:08 in Poptun, it's 21:08 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,220 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Poptun Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Poptun (PON) 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 Poptun Airport (PON) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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