SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
1,877 km
1,166 miles
SLX
Salt Cay
TC
Distance
1,877 km
1,166 mi / 1,013 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

SJO SLX
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Salt Cay Airport
IATA Code SJO SLX
ICAO Code MROC MBSY
City San Jose Salt Cay
Country Costa Rica TC
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Grand_Turk
Elevation 3,021 ft 3 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 21.330000, -71.200000

San Jose (SJO) to Salt Cay (SLX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Salt Cay Airport (SLX) in Salt Cay, TC is 1,877 kilometers (1,166 miles / 1,013 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 TC. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:40 in San Jose, it's 05:40 in Salt Cay.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,018 feet between the two airports. Salt Cay Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Salt Cay (SLX) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 230° (southwest). 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 Salt Cay Airport (SLX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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