LET
Leticia
Colombia
2,233 km
1,387 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
2,233 km
1,387 mi / 1,206 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Bogota
Heading
315°
northwest

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LET SJO
Airport Name Alfredo Vasquez Cobo International Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code LET SJO
ICAO Code SKLT MROC
City Leticia San Jose
Country Colombia Costa Rica
Timezone America/Bogota America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 277 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -4.190000, -69.940000 9.990000, -84.210000

Leticia (LET) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alfredo Vasquez Cobo International Airport (LET) in Leticia, Colombia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 2,233 kilometers (1,387 miles / 1,206 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 10:23 in Leticia, it's 09:23 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,744 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Alfredo Vasquez Cobo International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Leticia (LET) follows a heading of 134° (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 Alfredo Vasquez Cobo International Airport (LET) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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