SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
3,776 km
2,346 miles
UWA
Ware
United States
Distance
3,776 km
2,346 mi / 2,039 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
16°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SJO UWA
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Ware Airport
IATA Code SJO UWA
ICAO Code MROC MA53
City San Jose Ware
Country Costa Rica United States
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/New_York
Elevation 3,021 ft 483 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 42.280000, -72.210000

San Jose (SJO) to Ware (UWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Ware Airport (UWA) in Ware, United States is 3,776 kilometers (2,346 miles / 2,039 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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 08:25 in San Jose, it's 09:25 in Ware.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,538 feet between the two airports. Ware Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Ware (UWA) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 202° (south southwest). 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 Ware Airport (UWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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