QSX
New Amsterdam
Guyana
2,972 km
1,847 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
2,972 km
1,847 mi / 1,605 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Guyana
Heading
280°
west

Airport Comparison

QSX SJO
Airport Name New Amsterdam Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code QSX SJO
ICAO Code SYNA MROC
City New Amsterdam San Jose
Country Guyana Costa Rica
Timezone America/Guyana America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 3 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 6.240000, -57.470000 9.990000, -84.210000

New Amsterdam (QSX) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Amsterdam Airport (QSX) in New Amsterdam, Guyana to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 2,972 kilometers (1,847 miles / 1,605 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Guyana with Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:30 in New Amsterdam, it's 08:30 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,018 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than New Amsterdam Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to New Amsterdam (QSX) follows a heading of 96° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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