The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Eglin Afb/Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport (VPS) in Valparaiso/Destin-Ft Walton Beach, United States is 2,291 kilometers (1,424 miles / 1,237 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 11:08 in San Jose, it's 11:08 in Valparaiso/Destin-Ft Walton Beach.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,937 feet between the two airports. Eglin Afb/Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Valparaiso/Destin-Ft Walton Beach (VPS) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 173° (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 Eglin Afb/Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport (VPS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.