SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
3,866 km
2,402 miles
TVC
Traverse City
United States
Distance
3,866 km
2,402 mi / 2,088 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
358°
north

Airport Comparison

SJO TVC
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Cherry Capital Airport
IATA Code SJO TVC
ICAO Code MROC KTVC
City San Jose Traverse City
Country Costa Rica United States
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/New_York
Elevation 3,021 ft 624 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 44.740000, -85.580000

San Jose (SJO) to Traverse City (TVC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) in Traverse City, United States is 3,866 kilometers (2,402 miles / 2,088 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 19:02 in San Jose, it's 20:02 in Traverse City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,397 feet between the two airports. Cherry Capital Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Traverse City (TVC) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 178° (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 Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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