CUC
Cucuta
Colombia
1,305 km
811 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
1,305 km
811 mi / 705 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Bogota
Heading
281°
west

Airport Comparison

CUC SJO
Airport Name Camilo Daza International Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code CUC SJO
ICAO Code SKCC MROC
City Cucuta San Jose
Country Colombia Costa Rica
Timezone America/Bogota America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 1,096 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 7.930000, -72.510000 9.990000, -84.210000

Cucuta (CUC) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC) in Cucuta, Colombia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 1,305 kilometers (811 miles / 705 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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 13:21 in Cucuta, it's 12:21 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,925 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Camilo Daza International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Cucuta (CUC) follows a heading of 99° (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 Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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