Airport Comparison
| BOG | SJO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | El Dorado International Airport | Juan Santamaria International Airport |
| IATA Code | BOG | SJO |
| ICAO Code | SKBO | MROC |
| City | Bogota | San Jose |
| Country | Colombia | Costa Rica |
| Timezone | America/Bogota | America/Costa_Rica |
| Elevation | 8,361 ft | 3,021 ft |
| Coordinates | 4.700000, -74.150000 | 9.990000, -84.210000 |
Bogota (BOG) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 1,255 kilometers (780 miles / 678 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.
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 02:06 in Bogota, it's 01:06 in San Jose.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,340 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits lower than El Dorado International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 117° (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 El Dorado International Airport (BOG) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.