POI
Potosi
Bolivia
3,858 km
2,397 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
3,858 km
2,397 mi / 2,083 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/La_Paz
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

POI SJO
Airport Name Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code POI SJO
ICAO Code SLPO MROC
City Potosi San Jose
Country Bolivia Costa Rica
Timezone America/La_Paz America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 12,913 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -19.540000, -65.720000 9.990000, -84.210000

Potosi (POI) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport (POI) in Potosi, Bolivia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 3,858 kilometers (2,397 miles / 2,083 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 Bolivia 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 22:31 in Potosi, it's 20:31 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,892 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits lower than Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Potosi (POI) follows a heading of 148° (south 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 Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport (POI) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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