JFK to SJO: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) is 3,559 km (2,211 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 4h 55m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (SJO to JFK).
How far is it from New York to San José (Alajuela)?
The great-circle distance between John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) is 3,559 km (2,211 mi, 1,922 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 JFK to SJO?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 4h 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SJO is roughly south of JFK.
How is the JFK to SJO route written in code?
The pair is written JFK-SJO in IATA codes and KJFK-MROC in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. John F. Kennedy International Airport is JFK (KJFK), Juan Santamaría International Airport is SJO (MROC).
| JFK | SJO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | John F. Kennedy International Airport | Juan Santamaría International Airport |
| ICAO code | KJFK | MROC |
| Country | United States | Costa Rica |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 3,021 ft |
| Rank by connections | #9 | #225 |
KJFK 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 3,008 ft (917 m) higher than JFK, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying JFK 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 |
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | 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 New York from San José (Alajuela)?
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) are 3,559 km (2,211 mi, 1,922 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from JFK to SJO?
A typical nonstop flight between JFK and SJO takes about 4h 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SJO from JFK?
Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) lies roughly south of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
Which airlines fly JFK to SJO?
3 airlines appear on the JFK-SJO route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, US Airways.
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