Airport Comparison
| SJO | SPA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Juan Santamaria International Airport | Spartanburg Downtown Memorial/Simpson Field |
| IATA Code | SJO | SPA |
| ICAO Code | MROC | KSPA |
| City | San Jose | Spartanburg |
| Country | Costa Rica | United States |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 3,021 ft | 802 ft |
| Coordinates | 9.990000, -84.210000 | 34.920000, -81.960000 |
San Jose (SJO) to Spartanburg (SPA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Spartanburg Downtown Memorial/Simpson Field (SPA) in Spartanburg, United States is 2,781 kilometers (1,728 miles / 1,502 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north at a heading of 4°.
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 07:05 in San Jose, it's 08:05 in Spartanburg.
There is a significant elevation difference of 2,219 feet between the two airports. Spartanburg Downtown Memorial/Simpson Field sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.
The return flight from Spartanburg (SPA) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 185° (south). 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 Spartanburg Downtown Memorial/Simpson Field (SPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.