Distance From Juan Santamaría International Airport to Limon International Airport, SJO - LIO Distance

The distance from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Limon International Airport (LIO) is 81 miles or 131 kilometers or 71 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 San José (Alajuela) ( Costa Rica ) to Puerto Limon ( Costa Rica )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San José (Alajuela) and Puerto Limon takes around 0 hours 11 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Juan Santamaría International Airport, San José (Alajuela), Costa Rica to Limon International Airport, Puerto Limon, Costa Rica is 0 hours 11 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 • SJO - LIO

Kilometers		131 km
Statute Miles		81 miles
Nautical Miles		71 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		0 hours 11 minutes

Juan Santamaría International Airport to Limon International Airport Flight Route Map - SJO to LIO Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between San José (Alajuela), Costa Rica and Puerto Limon, Costa Rica.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SJO - LIO

Time difference between San José (Alajuela) (Costa Rica) and Puerto Limon (Costa Rica) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
San José (Alajuela) (Costa Rica)	2025-12-14, 11:54:25 CST
Puerto Limon (Costa Rica)	2025-12-14, 11:54:25 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

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

Destination

Limon International Airport (LIO / MRLM) Puerto Limon, Costa Rica