LGT
La Gaviota Airport
Colombia
1,585 km
985 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
1,585 km
985 mi / 856 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Bogota
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LGT SJO
Airport Name La Gaviota Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code LGT SJO
ICAO Code SKGA MROC
City N/A San Jose
Country Colombia Costa Rica
Timezone America/Bogota America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 0 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 4.550000, -70.920000 9.990000, -84.210000

La Gaviota Airport (LGT) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from La Gaviota Airport (LGT) in La Gaviota Airport, Colombia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 1,585 kilometers (985 miles / 856 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 12:01 in La Gaviota Airport, it's 11:01 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,021 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than La Gaviota Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to La Gaviota Airport (LGT) 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 La Gaviota Airport (LGT) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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