SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
2,739 km
1,702 miles
TUP
Tupelo
United States
Distance
2,739 km
1,702 mi / 1,479 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
351°
north

Airport Comparison

SJO TUP
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Tupelo Regional Airport
IATA Code SJO TUP
ICAO Code MROC KTUP
City San Jose Tupelo
Country Costa Rica United States
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Chicago
Elevation 3,021 ft 347 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 34.270000, -88.770000

San Jose (SJO) to Tupelo (TUP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Tupelo Regional Airport (TUP) in Tupelo, United States is 2,739 kilometers (1,702 miles / 1,479 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 09:07 in San Jose, it's 09:07 in Tupelo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,675 feet between the two airports. Tupelo Regional Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Tupelo (TUP) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 169° (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 Tupelo Regional Airport (TUP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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