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SYQ to DAV: distance & flight time
San Jose (Tobias Bolanos International Airport) → David (Enrique Malek International Airport)
159 mi
256 km · 138 nm
53m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
159 miles nonstop takes roughly 53m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SYQ — Tobias Bolanos International Airport · San Jose, Costa Rica
- DAV — Enrique Malek International Airport · David, Panama
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SYQ
- SJO · Juan Santamaria International Airport5 mi away
- GPL · Guapiles Airport29 mi away
- XQP · Quepos Managua Airport36 mi away
- JAP · Chacarita Airport43 mi away
Near DAV
- OTR · Coto 47 Airport39 mi away
- TOO · San Vito De Java Airport47 mi away
- GLF · Golfito Airport54 mi away
- PJM · Puerto Jimenez Airport60 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SYQ from DAV?
The flight distance from San Jose (SYQ) to David (DAV) is 159 miles (256 km, 138 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SYQ to DAV?
A nonstop flight takes about 53m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from SYQ to DAV?
Nonstop service on SYQ–DAV depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 53m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between San Jose and David?
David is 1 hour ahead of San Jose.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SYQ to DAV?
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Why are some SYQ to DAV fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain SYQ–DAV tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.