SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
3,687 km
2,291 miles
TUS
Tucson
United States
Distance
3,687 km
2,291 mi / 1,991 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO TUS
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Tucson International Airport
IATA Code SJO TUS
ICAO Code MROC KTUS
City San Jose Tucson
Country Costa Rica United States
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Phoenix
Elevation 3,021 ft 2,643 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 32.120000, -110.940000

San Jose (SJO) to Tucson (TUS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Tucson International Airport (TUS) in Tucson, United States is 3,687 kilometers (2,291 miles / 1,991 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 11:35 in San Jose, it's 10:35 in Tucson.

The return flight from Tucson (TUS) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 126° (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 Tucson International Airport (TUS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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