SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
3,864 km
2,401 miles
SRE
Yamparáez (Sucre)
Bolivia
Distance
3,864 km
2,401 mi / 2,086 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
147°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

SJO SRE
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Alcantarí International Airport
IATA Code SJO SRE
ICAO Code MROC SLAL
City San Jose Yamparáez (Sucre)
Country Costa Rica Bolivia
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/La_Paz
Elevation 3,021 ft 10,184 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 -19.240000, -65.150000

San Jose (SJO) to Yamparáez (Sucre) (SRE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Alcantarí International Airport (SRE) in Yamparáez (Sucre), Bolivia is 3,864 kilometers (2,401 miles / 2,086 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southeast at a heading of 147°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Costa Rica with Bolivia. 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 14:46 in San Jose, it's 16:46 in Yamparáez (Sucre).

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,163 feet between the two airports. Alcantarí International Airport sits higher than Juan Santamaria International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Yamparáez (Sucre) (SRE) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 326° (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 Alcantarí International Airport (SRE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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