The flight distance from Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) in La Mesa, Honduras to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 728 kilometers (453 miles / 393 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southeast at a heading of 146°.

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 11:24 in La Mesa, it's 11:24 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,930 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to La Mesa (SAP) follows a heading of 327° (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 Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.