SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
2,564 km
1,593 miles
SLU
Castries
Saint Lucia
Distance
2,564 km
1,593 mi / 1,384 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

SJO SLU
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport George F. L. Charles Airport
IATA Code SJO SLU
ICAO Code MROC TLPC
City San Jose Castries
Country Costa Rica Saint Lucia
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/St_Lucia
Elevation 3,021 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 14.020000, -60.990000

San Jose (SJO) to Castries (SLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) in Castries, Saint Lucia is 2,564 kilometers (1,593 miles / 1,384 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:31 in San Jose, it's 16:31 in Castries.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,999 feet between the two airports. George F. L. Charles Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Castries (SLU) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 263° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) and George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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