SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
3,005 km
1,868 miles
SWW
Sweetwater
United States
Distance
3,005 km
1,868 mi / 1,623 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO SWW
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Avenger Field
IATA Code SJO SWW
ICAO Code MROC KSWW
City San Jose Sweetwater
Country Costa Rica United States
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Chicago
Elevation 3,021 ft 2,380 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 32.470000, -100.470000

San Jose (SJO) to Sweetwater (SWW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Avenger Field (SWW) in Sweetwater, United States is 3,005 kilometers (1,868 miles / 1,623 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 10:34 in San Jose, it's 10:34 in Sweetwater.

The return flight from Sweetwater (SWW) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 143° (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 Avenger Field (SWW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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