SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
3,919 km
2,435 miles
SNY
Sidney
United States
Distance
3,919 km
2,435 mi / 2,116 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO SNY
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Sidney Municipal/Lloyd W Carr Field
IATA Code SJO SNY
ICAO Code MROC KSNY
City San Jose Sidney
Country Costa Rica United States
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Denver
Elevation 3,021 ft 4,314 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 41.100000, -102.980000

San Jose (SJO) to Sidney (SNY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Sidney Municipal/Lloyd W Carr Field (SNY) in Sidney, United States is 3,919 kilometers (2,435 miles / 2,116 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:59 in San Jose, it's 00:59 in Sidney.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,293 feet between the two airports. Sidney Municipal/Lloyd W Carr Field sits higher than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Sidney (SNY) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 147° (south southeast). 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 Sidney Municipal/Lloyd W Carr Field (SNY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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