MTR
Monteria
Colombia
928 km
577 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
928 km
577 mi / 501 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Bogota
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

MTR SJO
Airport Name Los Garzones Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code MTR SJO
ICAO Code SKMR MROC
City Monteria San Jose
Country Colombia Costa Rica
Timezone America/Bogota America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 36 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 8.820000, -75.830000 9.990000, -84.210000

Monteria (MTR) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Garzones Airport (MTR) in Monteria, Colombia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 928 kilometers (577 miles / 501 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 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 10:14 in Monteria, it's 09:14 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,985 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Los Garzones Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Monteria (MTR) follows a heading of 97° (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 Los Garzones Airport (MTR) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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