SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
7,818 km
4,858 miles
WBQ
Beaver
United States
Distance
7,818 km
4,858 mi / 4,221 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO WBQ
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Beaver Airport
IATA Code SJO WBQ
ICAO Code MROC PAWB
City San Jose Beaver
Country Costa Rica United States
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Anchorage
Elevation 3,021 ft 365 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 66.360000, -147.410000

San Jose (SJO) to Beaver (WBQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Beaver Airport (WBQ) in Beaver, United States is 7,818 kilometers (4,858 miles / 4,221 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 10:48 in San Jose, it's 07:48 in Beaver. 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 2,656 feet between the two airports. Beaver Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Beaver (WBQ) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 111° (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 Beaver Airport (WBQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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