SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
7,808 km
4,851 miles
TYE
Tyonek
United States
Distance
7,808 km
4,851 mi / 4,216 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO TYE
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Tyonek Airport
IATA Code SJO TYE
ICAO Code MROC KTYE
City San Jose Tyonek
Country Costa Rica United States
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Anchorage
Elevation 3,021 ft 110 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 61.080000, -151.140000

San Jose (SJO) to Tyonek (TYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Tyonek Airport (TYE) in Tyonek, United States is 7,808 kilometers (4,851 miles / 4,216 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 12:00 in San Jose, it's 09:00 in Tyonek. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,911 feet between the two airports. Tyonek Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Tyonek (TYE) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 106° (east 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 Tyonek Airport (TYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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