ONX
Colon
Panama
481 km
299 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
481 km
299 mi / 260 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Regional route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Panama
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

ONX SJO
Airport Name Enrique Adolfo Jimenez Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code ONX SJO
ICAO Code MPEJ MROC
City Colon San Jose
Country Panama Costa Rica
Timezone America/Panama America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 25 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 9.360000, -79.870000 9.990000, -84.210000

Colon (ONX) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Enrique Adolfo Jimenez Airport (ONX) in Colon, Panama to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 481 kilometers (299 miles / 260 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is an international route connecting Panama with Costa Rica. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:05 in Colon, it's 13:05 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,996 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Enrique Adolfo Jimenez Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Colon (ONX) follows a heading of 98° (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 Enrique Adolfo Jimenez Airport (ONX) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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