The flight distance from Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base (API) in Apiay, Colombia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 1,346 kilometers (836 miles / 727 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Colombia with Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:09 in Apiay, it's 10:09 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,814 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Apiay (API) follows a heading of 118° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base (API) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.