LPJ
Guayabal
Venezuela
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
-2h
America/Caracas
Heading
282°
west northwest

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LPJ SJO
Airport Name Armando Schwarck Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code LPJ SJO
ICAO Code SVAS MROC
City Guayabal San Jose
Country Venezuela Costa Rica
Timezone America/Caracas America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 266 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, -66.820000 9.990000, -84.210000

Guayabal (LPJ) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Armando Schwarck Airport (LPJ) in Guayabal, Venezuela 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 west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 Venezuela 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 03:55 in Guayabal, it's 01:55 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,755 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Armando Schwarck Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Guayabal (LPJ) follows a heading of 100° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Armando Schwarck Airport (LPJ) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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