SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
3,722 km
2,313 miles
TZC
Caro
United States
Distance
3,722 km
2,313 mi / 2,010 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

SJO TZC
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Tuscola Area Airport
IATA Code SJO TZC
ICAO Code MROC KCFS
City San Jose Caro
Country Costa Rica United States
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Detroit
Elevation 3,021 ft 704 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 43.460000, -83.450000

San Jose (SJO) to Caro (TZC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Tuscola Area Airport (TZC) in Caro, United States is 3,722 kilometers (2,313 miles / 2,010 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 08:43 in San Jose, it's 09:43 in Caro.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,317 feet between the two airports. Tuscola Area Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Caro (TZC) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 181° (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 Tuscola Area Airport (TZC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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