SAB
Saba
BQ
2,418 km
1,503 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
2,418 km
1,503 mi / 1,306 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Kralendijk
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

SAB SJO
Airport Name Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code SAB SJO
ICAO Code TNCS MROC
City Saba San Jose
Country BQ Costa Rica
Timezone America/Kralendijk America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 60 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 17.640000, -63.220000 9.990000, -84.210000

Saba (SAB) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport (SAB) in Saba, BQ to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 2,418 kilometers (1,503 miles / 1,306 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:25 in Saba, it's 10:25 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,961 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Saba (SAB) follows a heading of 67° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport (SAB) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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