SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
2,606 km
1,620 miles
TCL
Tuscaloosa
United States
Distance
2,606 km
1,620 mi / 1,407 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
353°
north

Airport Comparison

SJO TCL
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Tuscaloosa Ntl Airport
IATA Code SJO TCL
ICAO Code MROC KTCL
City San Jose Tuscaloosa
Country Costa Rica United States
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Chicago
Elevation 3,021 ft 170 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 33.220000, -87.610000

San Jose (SJO) to Tuscaloosa (TCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Tuscaloosa Ntl Airport (TCL) in Tuscaloosa, United States is 2,606 kilometers (1,620 miles / 1,407 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 07:17 in San Jose, it's 07:17 in Tuscaloosa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,851 feet between the two airports. Tuscaloosa Ntl Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Tuscaloosa (TCL) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 172° (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 Tuscaloosa Ntl Airport (TCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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