COW
Coquimbo
Chile
4,679 km
2,907 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
4,679 km
2,907 mi / 2,526 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Santiago
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

COW SJO
Airport Name Tambillos Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code COW SJO
ICAO Code SCCQ MROC
City Coquimbo San Jose
Country Chile Costa Rica
Timezone America/Santiago America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 656 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -30.200000, -71.250000 9.990000, -84.210000

Coquimbo (COW) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tambillos Airport (COW) in Coquimbo, Chile to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 4,679 kilometers (2,907 miles / 2,526 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Chile 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 15:40 in Coquimbo, it's 12:40 in San Jose. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,365 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Tambillos Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Coquimbo (COW) follows a heading of 163° (south 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 Tambillos Airport (COW) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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