ILQ
Ilo
Peru
3,388 km
2,105 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
3,388 km
2,105 mi / 1,829 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Lima
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ILQ SJO
Airport Name Ilo Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code ILQ SJO
ICAO Code SPLO MROC
City Ilo San Jose
Country Peru Costa Rica
Timezone America/Lima America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 72 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -17.700000, -71.340000 9.990000, -84.210000

Ilo (ILQ) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ilo Airport (ILQ) in Ilo, Peru to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 3,388 kilometers (2,105 miles / 1,829 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 Peru 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 12:49 in Ilo, it's 11:49 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,949 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Ilo Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Ilo (ILQ) follows a heading of 155° (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 Ilo Airport (ILQ) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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