# Distance from Río Hato (RIH) to San Jose (SJO)

> 482 km · estimated flight time 2h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 482 km / 300 mi / 260 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 2h
- **Heading**: 292° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 111° (east southeast)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: International (Panama) → Costa Rica
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 20:55 in Río Hato, it's 19:55 in San Jose)
- **Elevation difference**: 2,916 ft (SJO is higher than RIH)

## Airports

### [Cap Scarlet R. Martínez L. Airport (RIH)](https://flightduration.online/airport/rih-rio-hato-cap-scarlet-r-martinez-l-airport/1ef266df-6511-6fa0-af66-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Río Hato, Panama
- ICAO: MPSM
- Timezone: America/Panama
- Coordinates: 8.380000, -80.130000
- Elevation: 105 ft

### [Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)](https://flightduration.online/airport/sjo-san-jose-juan-santamaria-international-airport/1ef266df-6643-69f0-a227-06bb2780ed98)

- City: San Jose, Costa Rica
- ICAO: MROC
- Timezone: America/Costa_Rica
- Coordinates: 9.990000, -84.210000
- Elevation: 3,021 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 20:55 in Río Hato, it's 19:55 in San Jose.

## Related

- [Cap Scarlet R. Martínez L. Airport (RIH)](https://flightduration.online/airport/rih-rio-hato-cap-scarlet-r-martinez-l-airport/1ef266df-6511-6fa0-af66-06bb2780ed98)
- [Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)](https://flightduration.online/airport/sjo-san-jose-juan-santamaria-international-airport/1ef266df-6643-69f0-a227-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)