Distance From DeKalb Peachtree Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport, PDK - SJO Distance

The distance from DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) is 1650 miles or 2656 kilometers or 1433 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Atlanta ( United States ) to San José (Alajuela) ( Costa Rica )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Atlanta and San José (Alajuela) takes around 3 hours 47 minutes.

Estimated flight time from DeKalb Peachtree Airport, Atlanta, United States to Juan Santamaría International Airport, San José (Alajuela), Costa Rica is 3 hours 47 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • PDK - SJO

Kilometers		2656 km
Statute Miles		1650 miles
Nautical Miles		1433 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 47 minutes

DeKalb Peachtree Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport Flight Route Map - PDK to SJO Flight Path

Location of DeKalb Peachtree Airport & Juan Santamaría International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Atlanta to San José (Alajuela) nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Atlanta, United States and San José (Alajuela), Costa Rica. .

Nonstop flight route between Atlanta, United States and San José (Alajuela), Costa Rica.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PDK - SJO

Time difference between Atlanta (United States) and San José (Alajuela) (Costa Rica) is 2 Hours.
San José (Alajuela) time is 2 Hours behind Atlanta.

Location	Local Time
Atlanta (United States)	2026-08-03, 21:06:11 EDT
San José (Alajuela) (Costa Rica)	2026-08-03, 19:06:11 CST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK / KPDK) Atlanta, United States

Destination

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO / MROC) San José (Alajuela), Costa Rica