SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
1,564 km
972 miles
TBP
Tumbes
Peru
Distance
1,564 km
972 mi / 845 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
164°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

SJO TBP
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Capitan FAP Pedro Canga Rodriguez Airport
IATA Code SJO TBP
ICAO Code MROC SPME
City San Jose Tumbes
Country Costa Rica Peru
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Lima
Elevation 3,021 ft 115 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 -3.550000, -80.380000

San Jose (SJO) to Tumbes (TBP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Capitan FAP Pedro Canga Rodriguez Airport (TBP) in Tumbes, Peru is 1,564 kilometers (972 miles / 845 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 164°.

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 Peru. 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 16:34 in San Jose, it's 17:34 in Tumbes.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,906 feet between the two airports. Capitan FAP Pedro Canga Rodriguez Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Tumbes (TBP) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 344° (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 Capitan FAP Pedro Canga Rodriguez Airport (TBP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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