SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
1,402 km
871 miles
SNC
Salinas
Ecuador
Distance
1,402 km
871 mi / 757 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
165°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

SJO SNC
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport General Ulpiano Paez Airport
IATA Code SJO SNC
ICAO Code MROC SESA
City San Jose Salinas
Country Costa Rica Ecuador
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Guayaquil
Elevation 3,021 ft 18 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 -2.200000, -80.990000

San Jose (SJO) to Salinas (SNC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to General Ulpiano Paez Airport (SNC) in Salinas, Ecuador is 1,402 kilometers (871 miles / 757 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 165°.

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 Costa Rica with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:26 in San Jose, it's 09:26 in Salinas.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,003 feet between the two airports. General Ulpiano Paez Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Salinas (SNC) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 345° (north northwest). 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 Santamaria International Airport (SJO) and General Ulpiano Paez Airport (SNC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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