CLT to SJO: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) is 2,824 km (1,755 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 4h, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (SJO to CLT).
How far is it from Charlotte to San José (Alajuela)?
The great-circle distance between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) is 2,824 km (1,755 mi, 1,525 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CLT to SJO?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 4h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SJO is roughly south of CLT.
How is the CLT to SJO route written in code?
The pair is written CLT-SJO in IATA codes and KCLT-MROC in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is CLT (KCLT), Juan Santamaría International Airport is SJO (MROC).
| CLT | SJO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Charlotte Douglas International Airport | Juan Santamaría International Airport |
| ICAO code | KCLT | MROC |
| Country | United States | Costa Rica |
| Elevation | 748 ft | 3,021 ft |
| Rank by connections | #32 | #225 |
KCLT starts with K, the ICAO prefix for the contiguous United States; MROC starts with M, the prefix for Central America and the Caribbean. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SJO sits 2,273 ft (693 m) higher than CLT, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CLT to SJO
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| AV | Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia | AVA | Avianca | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Charlotte from San José (Alajuela)?
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) are 2,824 km (1,755 mi, 1,525 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CLT to SJO?
A typical nonstop flight between CLT and SJO takes about 4h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SJO from CLT?
Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) lies roughly south of Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).
Which airlines fly CLT to SJO?
3 airlines appear on the CLT-SJO route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia, US Airways.
Related routes
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