SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
1,460 km
907 miles
UPB
Havana
Cuba
Distance
1,460 km
907 mi / 788 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

SJO UPB
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Playa Baracoa Airport
IATA Code SJO UPB
ICAO Code MROC MUPB
City San Jose Havana
Country Costa Rica Cuba
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Havana
Elevation 3,021 ft 102 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 23.030000, -82.580000

San Jose (SJO) to Havana (UPB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Playa Baracoa Airport (UPB) in Havana, Cuba is 1,460 kilometers (907 miles / 788 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Costa Rica with Cuba. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:43 in San Jose, it's 06:43 in Havana.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,919 feet between the two airports. Playa Baracoa Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Havana (UPB) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 187° (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 Playa Baracoa Airport (UPB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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