SAN
San Diego
United States
4,063 km
2,525 miles
TNO
Santa Cruz
Costa Rica
Distance
4,063 km
2,525 mi / 2,194 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
121°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

SAN TNO
Airport Name San Diego International Airport Tamarindo De Santa Cruz Airport
IATA Code SAN TNO
ICAO Code KSAN MRTM
City San Diego Santa Cruz
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 17 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 32.730000, -117.190000 10.310000, -85.820000

San Diego (SAN) to Santa Cruz (TNO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States to Tamarindo De Santa Cruz Airport (TNO) in Santa Cruz, Costa Rica is 4,063 kilometers (2,525 miles / 2,194 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:54 in San Diego, it's 14:54 in Santa Cruz.

The return flight from Santa Cruz (TNO) to San Diego (SAN) follows a heading of 313° (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 San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Tamarindo De Santa Cruz Airport (TNO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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