The flight distance from El Porvenir Airport (PVE) in El Porvenir, Panama to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 573 kilometers (356 miles / 309 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 Panama with Costa Rica. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:02 in El Porvenir, it's 06:02 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,004 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than El Porvenir Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to El Porvenir (PVE) follows a heading of 94° (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 El Porvenir Airport (PVE) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.