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Flight Distance from Houston (IAH) to San José (Alajuela) (SJO)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
IAHKIAH
Houston, United States
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Great Circle Path
2,505 km1,557 miles • 1,353 NM
Destination Airport
MROCSJO
San José (Alajuela), Costa Rica
Juan Santamaría International Airport
Direct Distance
2,505 km
1,557 Statute Miles
1,353 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
3h 27m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
225 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
150° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
3h 27m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
3h 13m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
5h 19m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇺🇸 United States→🌐 CR
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
- City / Country: Houston, United States
- ICAO Code: KIAH
- Coordinates: 29.9844°, -95.3414°
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Elevation: 97 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)
- City / Country: San José (Alajuela), Costa Rica
- ICAO Code: MROC
- Coordinates: 9.9939°, -84.2088°
- Timezone: America/Costa_Rica
- Elevation: 3021 ft
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