PYA
Velasquez
Colombia
1,164 km
723 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
1,164 km
723 mi / 629 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Bogota
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

PYA SJO
Airport Name Velasquez Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code PYA SJO
ICAO Code SKVL MROC
City Velasquez San Jose
Country Colombia Costa Rica
Timezone America/Bogota America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 566 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 5.940000, -74.460000 9.990000, -84.210000

Velasquez (PYA) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Velasquez Airport (PYA) in Velasquez, Colombia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 1,164 kilometers (723 miles / 629 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 13:45 in Velasquez, it's 12:45 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,455 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Velasquez Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Velasquez (PYA) follows a heading of 112° (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 Velasquez Airport (PYA) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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