RDG
Reading
United States
3,476 km
2,160 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
3,476 km
2,160 mi / 1,877 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
196°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

RDG SJO
Airport Name Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code RDG SJO
ICAO Code KRDG MROC
City Reading San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/New_York America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 343 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 40.380000, -75.970000 9.990000, -84.210000

Reading (RDG) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (RDG) in Reading, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 3,476 kilometers (2,160 miles / 1,877 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 196°.

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 United States with Costa Rica. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:55 in Reading, it's 18:55 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,678 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Reading (RDG) follows a heading of 12° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (RDG) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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