SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
1,302 km
809 miles
SZJ
Isla de la Juventud
Cuba
Distance
1,302 km
809 mi / 703 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

SJO SZJ
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Siguanea Airport
IATA Code SJO SZJ
ICAO Code MROC MUSN
City San Jose Isla de la Juventud
Country Costa Rica Cuba
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Havana
Elevation 3,021 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 21.640000, -82.960000

San Jose (SJO) to Isla de la Juventud (SZJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Siguanea Airport (SZJ) in Isla de la Juventud, Cuba is 1,302 kilometers (809 miles / 703 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Costa Rica with Cuba. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:40 in San Jose, it's 17:40 in Isla de la Juventud.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,982 feet between the two airports. Siguanea Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Isla de la Juventud (SZJ) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 186° (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 Siguanea Airport (SZJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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