RUV
Rubelsanto
Guatemala
950 km
590 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
950 km
590 mi / 513 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Guatemala
Heading
134°
southeast

Airport Comparison

RUV SJO
Airport Name Rubelsanto Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code RUV SJO
ICAO Code MGRB MROC
City Rubelsanto San Jose
Country Guatemala Costa Rica
Timezone America/Guatemala America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 426 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 15.990000, -90.450000 9.990000, -84.210000

Rubelsanto (RUV) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rubelsanto Airport (RUV) in Rubelsanto, Guatemala to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 950 kilometers (590 miles / 513 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southeast at a heading of 134°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:49 in Rubelsanto, it's 08:49 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,595 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Rubelsanto Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Rubelsanto (RUV) follows a heading of 315° (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 Rubelsanto Airport (RUV) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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