RTB
Roatan Island
Honduras
747 km
464 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
747 km
464 mi / 403 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Tegucigalpa
Heading
160°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

RTB SJO
Airport Name Juan Manuel Galvez International Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code RTB SJO
ICAO Code MHRO MROC
City Roatan Island San Jose
Country Honduras Costa Rica
Timezone America/Tegucigalpa America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 18 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 16.320000, -86.520000 9.990000, -84.210000

Roatan Island (RTB) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Manuel Galvez International Airport (RTB) in Roatan Island, Honduras to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 747 kilometers (464 miles / 403 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southeast at a heading of 160°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:39 in Roatan Island, it's 09:39 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,003 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Juan Manuel Galvez International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Roatan Island (RTB) follows a heading of 341° (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 Juan Manuel Galvez International Airport (RTB) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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