RIH
Río Hato
Panama
482 km
300 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
482 km
300 mi / 260 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Regional route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Panama
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

RIH SJO
Airport Name Cap Scarlet R. Martínez L. Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code RIH SJO
ICAO Code MPSM MROC
City Río Hato San Jose
Country Panama Costa Rica
Timezone America/Panama America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 105 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 8.380000, -80.130000 9.990000, -84.210000

Río Hato (RIH) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cap Scarlet R. Martínez L. Airport (RIH) in Río Hato, Panama to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 482 kilometers (300 miles / 260 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 an international route connecting Panama with Costa Rica. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:13 in Río Hato, it's 06:13 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,916 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Cap Scarlet R. Martínez L. Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Río Hato (RIH) follows a heading of 111° (east 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 Cap Scarlet R. Martínez L. Airport (RIH) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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