The flight distance from Guillermo Leon Valencia Airport (PPN) in Popayan, Colombia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 1,186 kilometers (737 miles / 641 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 13:00 in Popayan, it's 12:00 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,666 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits lower than Guillermo Leon Valencia Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Popayan (PPN) follows a heading of 134° (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 Guillermo Leon Valencia Airport (PPN) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.