RON
Paipa
Colombia
1,310 km
814 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
1,310 km
814 mi / 707 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Bogota
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

RON SJO
Airport Name Juan Jose Rondon Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code RON SJO
ICAO Code SKPA MROC
City Paipa San Jose
Country Colombia Costa Rica
Timezone America/Bogota America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 8,205 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 5.760000, -73.110000 9.990000, -84.210000

Paipa (RON) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Jose Rondon Airport (RON) in Paipa, Colombia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 1,310 kilometers (814 miles / 707 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 14:17 in Paipa, it's 13:17 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,184 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits lower than Juan Jose Rondon Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Paipa (RON) follows a heading of 110° (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 Juan Jose Rondon Airport (RON) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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