SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
92 km
57 miles
TMU
Nicoya
Costa Rica
Distance
92 km
57 mi / 50 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
252°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

SJO TMU
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Tambor Airport
IATA Code SJO TMU
ICAO Code MROC MRTR
City San Jose Nicoya
Country Costa Rica Costa Rica
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 3,021 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 9.740000, -85.010000

San Jose (SJO) to Nicoya (TMU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Tambor Airport (TMU) in Nicoya, Costa Rica is 92 kilometers (57 miles / 50 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is a domestic route within Costa Rica. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 10:58 in San Jose, it's 10:58 in Nicoya.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,988 feet between the two airports. Tambor Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Nicoya (TMU) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 72° (east northeast). 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 Tambor Airport (TMU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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