SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
3,859 km
2,398 miles
SRZ
Santa Cruz
Bolivia
Distance
3,859 km
2,398 mi / 2,084 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
143°
southeast

Airport Comparison

SJO SRZ
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport El Trompillo Airport
IATA Code SJO SRZ
ICAO Code MROC SLET
City San Jose Santa Cruz
Country Costa Rica Bolivia
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/La_Paz
Elevation 3,021 ft 1,371 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 -17.810000, -63.170000

San Jose (SJO) to Santa Cruz (SRZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to El Trompillo Airport (SRZ) in Santa Cruz, Bolivia is 3,859 kilometers (2,398 miles / 2,084 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southeast at a heading of 143°.

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 05:57 in San Jose, it's 07:57 in Santa Cruz.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,650 feet between the two airports. El Trompillo Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Santa Cruz (SRZ) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 322° (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 El Trompillo Airport (SRZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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