SJO to XQP: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Quepos Managua Airport (XQP) is 62 km (38 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 35m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (XQP to SJO).
How far is it from San José (Alajuela) to Quepos?
The great-circle distance between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Quepos Managua Airport (XQP) is 62 km (38 mi, 33 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 SJO to XQP?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. XQP is roughly south of SJO.
How is the SJO to XQP route written in code?
The pair is written SJO-XQP in IATA codes and MROC-MRQP in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Juan Santamaría International Airport is SJO (MROC), Quepos Managua Airport is XQP (MRQP).
| SJO | XQP | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Juan Santamaría International Airport | Quepos Managua Airport |
| ICAO code | MROC | MRQP |
| Country | Costa Rica | Costa Rica |
| Elevation | 3,021 ft | 85 ft |
| Rank by connections | #225 | #1490 |
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.
XQP sits 2,936 ft (895 m) lower than SJO, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying SJO to XQP
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 San José (Alajuela) from Quepos?
Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Quepos Managua Airport (XQP) are 62 km (38 mi, 33 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from SJO to XQP?
A typical nonstop flight between SJO and XQP takes about 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is XQP from SJO?
Quepos Managua Airport (XQP) lies roughly south of Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).
Which airlines fly SJO to XQP?
2 airlines appear on the SJO-XQP route in the open dataset, including CAL Cargo Air Lines, Euro Exec Express.
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