Airport Comparison
| CCS | SJO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport | Juan Santamaria International Airport |
| IATA Code | CCS | SJO |
| ICAO Code | SVMI | MROC |
| City | Caracas | San Jose |
| Country | Venezuela | Costa Rica |
| Timezone | America/Caracas | America/Costa_Rica |
| Elevation | 235 ft | 3,021 ft |
| Coordinates | 10.600000, -66.990000 | 9.990000, -84.210000 |
Caracas (CCS) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 1,885 kilometers (1,171 miles / 1,018 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 270°.
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 03:05 in Caracas, it's 01:05 in San Jose.
There is a significant elevation difference of 2,786 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport.
The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Caracas (CCS) follows a heading of 86° (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 Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.