SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
4,086 km
2,539 miles
WVL
Waterville
United States
Distance
4,086 km
2,539 mi / 2,206 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
17°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SJO WVL
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Waterville Robert Lafleur Airport
IATA Code SJO WVL
ICAO Code MROC KWVL
City San Jose Waterville
Country Costa Rica United States
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/New_York
Elevation 3,021 ft 333 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 44.530000, -69.680000

San Jose (SJO) to Waterville (WVL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Waterville Robert Lafleur Airport (WVL) in Waterville, United States is 4,086 kilometers (2,539 miles / 2,206 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 04:17 in San Jose, it's 05:17 in Waterville.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,688 feet between the two airports. Waterville Robert Lafleur Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Waterville (WVL) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 204° (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 Waterville Robert Lafleur Airport (WVL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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