SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
8,074 km
5,017 miles
UTO
Utopia Creek
United States
Distance
8,074 km
5,017 mi / 4,360 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO UTO
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Indian Mountain Lrrs Airport
IATA Code SJO UTO
ICAO Code MROC PAIM
City San Jose Utopia Creek
Country Costa Rica United States
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Anchorage
Elevation 3,021 ft 1,261 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 65.990000, -153.700000

San Jose (SJO) to Utopia Creek (UTO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Indian Mountain Lrrs Airport (UTO) in Utopia Creek, United States is 8,074 kilometers (5,017 miles / 4,360 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 11:31 in San Jose, it's 08:31 in Utopia Creek. 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 1,760 feet between the two airports. Indian Mountain Lrrs Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Utopia Creek (UTO) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 105° (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 Indian Mountain Lrrs Airport (UTO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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