RZA
Santa Cruz
Argentina
6,844 km
4,252 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
6,844 km
4,252 mi / 3,695 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

RZA SJO
Airport Name Santa Cruz Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code RZA SJO
ICAO Code SAWU MROC
City Santa Cruz San Jose
Country Argentina Costa Rica
Timezone America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 364 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -50.020000, -68.580000 9.990000, -84.210000

Santa Cruz (RZA) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Santa Cruz Airport (RZA) in Santa Cruz, Argentina to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 6,844 kilometers (4,252 miles / 3,695 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Argentina with Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:30 in Santa Cruz, it's 13:30 in San Jose. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,657 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Santa Cruz Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Santa Cruz (RZA) follows a heading of 169° (south 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 Santa Cruz Airport (RZA) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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