CAJ
Canaima
Venezuela
2,388 km
1,484 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
2,388 km
1,484 mi / 1,289 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Caracas
Heading
281°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CAJ SJO
Airport Name Canaima Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code CAJ SJO
ICAO Code SVCN MROC
City Canaima San Jose
Country Venezuela Costa Rica
Timezone America/Caracas America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 1,450 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 6.230000, -62.850000 9.990000, -84.210000

Canaima (CAJ) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Canaima Airport (CAJ) in Canaima, Venezuela to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 2,388 kilometers (1,484 miles / 1,289 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 281°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Venezuela 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 10:45 in Canaima, it's 08:45 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,571 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Canaima Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Canaima (CAJ) follows a heading of 98° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Canaima Airport (CAJ) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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