PCR
Puerto Carreno
Colombia
1,888 km
1,173 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
1,888 km
1,173 mi / 1,020 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Bogota
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

PCR SJO
Airport Name German Olano Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code PCR SJO
ICAO Code SKPC MROC
City Puerto Carreno San Jose
Country Colombia Costa Rica
Timezone America/Bogota America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 177 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 6.180000, -67.490000 9.990000, -84.210000

Puerto Carreno (PCR) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from German Olano Airport (PCR) in Puerto Carreno, Colombia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 1,888 kilometers (1,173 miles / 1,020 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 08:48 in Puerto Carreno, it's 07:48 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,844 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than German Olano Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Puerto Carreno (PCR) follows a heading of 102° (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 German Olano Airport (PCR) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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