PJM to SJO: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Puerto Jimenez Airport (PJM) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) is 191 km (118 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 45m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (SJO to PJM).
How far is it from Puerto Jimenez to San José (Alajuela)?
The great-circle distance between Puerto Jimenez Airport (PJM) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) is 191 km (118 mi, 103 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 PJM 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 PJM.
How is the PJM to SJO route written in code?
The pair is written PJM-SJO in IATA codes and MRPJ-MROC in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Puerto Jimenez Airport is PJM (MRPJ), Juan Santamaría International Airport is SJO (MROC).
| PJM | SJO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Puerto Jimenez Airport | Juan Santamaría International Airport |
| ICAO code | MRPJ | MROC |
| Country | Costa Rica | Costa Rica |
| Elevation | 7 ft | 3,021 ft |
| Rank by connections | #1598 | #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 3,014 ft (919 m) higher than PJM, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying PJM 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 Puerto Jimenez from San José (Alajuela)?
Puerto Jimenez Airport (PJM) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) are 191 km (118 mi, 103 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from PJM to SJO?
A typical nonstop flight between PJM and SJO takes about 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SJO from PJM?
Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) lies roughly northwest of Puerto Jimenez Airport (PJM).
Which airlines fly PJM to SJO?
2 airlines appear on the PJM-SJO route in the open dataset, including CAL Cargo Air Lines, Euro Exec Express.
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