MAR
Maracaibo
Venezuela
1,367 km
849 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
1,367 km
849 mi / 738 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Caracas
Heading
268°
west

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MAR SJO
Airport Name La Chinita International Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code MAR SJO
ICAO Code SVMC MROC
City Maracaibo San Jose
Country Venezuela Costa Rica
Timezone America/Caracas America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 239 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 10.560000, -71.730000 9.990000, -84.210000

Maracaibo (MAR) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from La Chinita International Airport (MAR) in Maracaibo, Venezuela to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 1,367 kilometers (849 miles / 738 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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 15:37 in Maracaibo, it's 13:37 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,782 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than La Chinita International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Maracaibo (MAR) follows a heading of 86° (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 La Chinita International Airport (MAR) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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