ELB
El Banco
Colombia
1,128 km
701 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
1,128 km
701 mi / 609 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Bogota
Heading
276°
west

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ELB SJO
Airport Name Las Flores Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code ELB SJO
ICAO Code SKBC MROC
City El Banco San Jose
Country Colombia Costa Rica
Timezone America/Bogota America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 111 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 9.050000, -73.970000 9.990000, -84.210000

El Banco (ELB) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Las Flores Airport (ELB) in El Banco, Colombia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 1,128 kilometers (701 miles / 609 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 12:24 in El Banco, it's 11:24 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,910 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Las Flores Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to El Banco (ELB) follows a heading of 94° (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 Las Flores Airport (ELB) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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