SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
4,964 km
3,084 miles
SSD
San Felipe
Chile
Distance
4,964 km
3,084 mi / 2,680 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
164°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

SJO SSD
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Victor Lafon Airport
IATA Code SJO SSD
ICAO Code MROC SCSF
City San Jose San Felipe
Country Costa Rica Chile
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Santiago
Elevation 3,021 ft 2,188 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 -32.750000, -70.700000

San Jose (SJO) to San Felipe (SSD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Victor Lafon Airport (SSD) in San Felipe, Chile is 4,964 kilometers (3,084 miles / 2,680 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 164°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Costa Rica with Chile. 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 02:42 in San Jose, it's 05:42 in San Felipe. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from San Felipe (SSD) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 341° (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 Victor Lafon Airport (SSD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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