IQT
Iquitos
Peru
1,950 km
1,212 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
1,950 km
1,212 mi / 1,053 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Lima
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

IQT SJO
Airport Name Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code IQT SJO
ICAO Code SPQT MROC
City Iquitos San Jose
Country Peru Costa Rica
Timezone America/Lima America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 306 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -3.780000, -73.310000 9.990000, -84.210000

Iquitos (IQT) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport (IQT) in Iquitos, Peru to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 1,950 kilometers (1,212 miles / 1,053 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 10:55 in Iquitos, it's 09:55 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,715 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Iquitos (IQT) follows a heading of 141° (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 Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport (IQT) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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