SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
3,476 km
2,160 miles
STJ
St Joseph
United States
Distance
3,476 km
2,160 mi / 1,877 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
344°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO STJ
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Rosecrans Memorial Airport
IATA Code SJO STJ
ICAO Code MROC KSTJ
City San Jose St Joseph
Country Costa Rica United States
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Chicago
Elevation 3,021 ft 827 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 39.770000, -94.910000

San Jose (SJO) to St Joseph (STJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Rosecrans Memorial Airport (STJ) in St Joseph, United States is 3,476 kilometers (2,160 miles / 1,877 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 23:18 in San Jose, it's 23:18 in St Joseph.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,195 feet between the two airports. Rosecrans Memorial Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from St Joseph (STJ) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 159° (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 Rosecrans Memorial Airport (STJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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