Airport Comparison
| SBB | SJO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Santa Barbara de Barinas Airport | Juan Santamaria International Airport |
| IATA Code | SBB | SJO |
| ICAO Code | SVSB | MROC |
| City | Santa Barbara | San Jose |
| Country | Venezuela | Costa Rica |
| Timezone | America/Caracas | America/Costa_Rica |
| Elevation | 590 ft | 3,021 ft |
| Coordinates | 7.800000, -71.170000 | 9.990000, -84.210000 |
Santa Barbara (SBB) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Santa Barbara de Barinas Airport (SBB) in Santa Barbara, Venezuela to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 1,453 kilometers (903 miles / 785 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 281°.
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 Venezuela 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 14:06 in Santa Barbara, it's 12:06 in San Jose.
There is a significant elevation difference of 2,431 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Santa Barbara de Barinas Airport.
The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Santa Barbara (SBB) follows a heading of 99° (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 Santa Barbara de Barinas Airport (SBB) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.