PVO
Portoviejo
Ecuador
1,294 km
804 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
1,294 km
804 mi / 699 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

PVO SJO
Airport Name Reales Tamarindos Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code PVO SJO
ICAO Code SEPV MROC
City Portoviejo San Jose
Country Ecuador Costa Rica
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 130 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -1.040000, -80.470000 9.990000, -84.210000

Portoviejo (PVO) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Reales Tamarindos Airport (PVO) in Portoviejo, Ecuador to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 1,294 kilometers (804 miles / 699 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 Ecuador 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 19:02 in Portoviejo, it's 18:02 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,891 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Reales Tamarindos Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Portoviejo (PVO) follows a heading of 161° (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 Reales Tamarindos Airport (PVO) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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