EYP
El Yopal
Colombia
1,403 km
872 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
1,403 km
872 mi / 758 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Bogota
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

EYP SJO
Airport Name El Yopal Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code EYP SJO
ICAO Code SKYP MROC
City El Yopal San Jose
Country Colombia Costa Rica
Timezone America/Bogota America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 1,028 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 5.320000, -72.380000 9.990000, -84.210000

El Yopal (EYP) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Yopal Airport (EYP) in El Yopal, Colombia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 1,403 kilometers (872 miles / 758 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 06:17 in El Yopal, it's 05:17 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,993 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than El Yopal Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to El Yopal (EYP) follows a heading of 111° (east 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 El Yopal Airport (EYP) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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