SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
3,927 km
2,440 miles
SYN
Stanton
United States
Distance
3,927 km
2,440 mi / 2,121 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
349°
north

Airport Comparison

SJO SYN
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Stanton Airfield
IATA Code SJO SYN
ICAO Code MROC KSYN
City San Jose Stanton
Country Costa Rica United States
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Chicago
Elevation 3,021 ft 920 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 44.480000, -93.020000

San Jose (SJO) to Stanton (SYN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Stanton Airfield (SYN) in Stanton, United States is 3,927 kilometers (2,440 miles / 2,121 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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 05:30 in San Jose, it's 05:30 in Stanton.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,101 feet between the two airports. Stanton Airfield sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Stanton (SYN) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 165° (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 Stanton Airfield (SYN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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