GLF to SJO: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Golfito Airport (GLF) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) is 187 km (116 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 45m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (SJO to GLF).
How far is it from Golfito to San José (Alajuela)?
The great-circle distance between Golfito Airport (GLF) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) is 187 km (116 mi, 101 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 GLF to SJO?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SJO is roughly northwest of GLF.
How is the GLF to SJO route written in code?
The pair is written GLF-SJO in IATA codes and MRGF-MROC in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Golfito Airport is GLF (MRGF), Juan Santamaría International Airport is SJO (MROC).
| GLF | SJO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Golfito Airport | Juan Santamaría International Airport |
| ICAO code | MRGF | MROC |
| Country | Costa Rica | Costa Rica |
| Elevation | 49 ft | 3,021 ft |
| Rank by connections | #1720 | #225 |
Both ICAO codes start with M, the prefix ICAO assigns to Central America and the Caribbean, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SJO sits 2,972 ft (906 m) higher than GLF, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying GLF to SJO
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5C | CAL Cargo Air Lines | ICL | Cal | Active |
| RZ | Euro Exec Express | - | - | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: LR.
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 Golfito from San José (Alajuela)?
Golfito Airport (GLF) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) are 187 km (116 mi, 101 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from GLF to SJO?
A typical nonstop flight between GLF and SJO takes about 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SJO from GLF?
Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) lies roughly northwest of Golfito Airport (GLF).
Which airlines fly GLF to SJO?
2 airlines appear on the GLF-SJO route in the open dataset, including CAL Cargo Air Lines, Euro Exec Express.
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