SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
3,627 km
2,253 miles
TNU
Newton
United States
Distance
3,627 km
2,253 mi / 1,958 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
348°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO TNU
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Newton Municipal-Earl Johnson Field
IATA Code SJO TNU
ICAO Code MROC KTNU
City San Jose Newton
Country Costa Rica United States
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Chicago
Elevation 3,021 ft 953 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 41.670000, -93.020000

San Jose (SJO) to Newton (TNU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Newton Municipal-Earl Johnson Field (TNU) in Newton, United States is 3,627 kilometers (2,253 miles / 1,958 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 11:06 in San Jose, it's 11:06 in Newton.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,069 feet between the two airports. Newton Municipal-Earl Johnson Field sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Newton (TNU) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 164° (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 Newton Municipal-Earl Johnson Field (TNU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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