RFG
Refugio
United States
2,452 km
1,524 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
2,452 km
1,524 mi / 1,324 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Chicago
Heading
144°
southeast

Airport Comparison

RFG SJO
Airport Name Rooke Field Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code RFG SJO
ICAO Code KRFG MROC
City Refugio San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/Chicago America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 54 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 28.300000, -97.300000 9.990000, -84.210000

Refugio (RFG) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rooke Field (RFG) in Refugio, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 2,452 kilometers (1,524 miles / 1,324 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.

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 18:13 in Refugio, it's 18:13 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,967 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Rooke Field.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Refugio (RFG) follows a heading of 328° (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 Rooke Field (RFG) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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