CUO
Caruru
Colombia
1,742 km
1,082 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
1,742 km
1,082 mi / 941 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Bogota
Heading
305°
northwest

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CUO SJO
Airport Name Caruru Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code CUO SJO
ICAO Code SKCR MROC
City Caruru San Jose
Country Colombia Costa Rica
Timezone America/Bogota America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 820 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 1.010000, -71.300000 9.990000, -84.210000

Caruru (CUO) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Caruru Airport (CUO) in Caruru, Colombia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 1,742 kilometers (1,082 miles / 941 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 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 09:10 in Caruru, it's 08:10 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,201 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Caruru Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Caruru (CUO) follows a heading of 124° (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 Caruru Airport (CUO) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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