SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
4,987 km
3,099 miles
WLW
Willows
United States
Distance
4,987 km
3,099 mi / 2,693 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO WLW
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Willows/Glenn County Airport
IATA Code SJO WLW
ICAO Code MROC KWLW
City San Jose Willows
Country Costa Rica United States
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 3,021 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 39.520000, -122.220000

San Jose (SJO) to Willows (WLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Willows/Glenn County Airport (WLW) in Willows, United States is 4,987 kilometers (3,099 miles / 2,693 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 17:59 in San Jose, it's 15:59 in Willows.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,880 feet between the two airports. Willows/Glenn County Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Willows (WLW) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 121° (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 Willows/Glenn County Airport (WLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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