SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
8,804 km
5,470 miles
STG
St George
United States
Distance
8,804 km
5,470 mi / 4,754 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO STG
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport St George Airport
IATA Code SJO STG
ICAO Code MROC PAPB
City San Jose St George
Country Costa Rica United States
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Anchorage
Elevation 3,021 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 56.580000, -169.660000

San Jose (SJO) to St George (STG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to St George Airport (STG) in St George, United States is 8,804 kilometers (5,470 miles / 4,754 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 13:23 in San Jose, it's 10:23 in St George. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,893 feet between the two airports. St George Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from St George (STG) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 88° (east). 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 St George Airport (STG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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