SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
1,092 km
678 miles
TCO
Tumaco
Colombia
Distance
1,092 km
678 mi / 589 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
146°
southeast

Airport Comparison

SJO TCO
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport La Florida Airport
IATA Code SJO TCO
ICAO Code MROC SKCO
City San Jose Tumaco
Country Costa Rica Colombia
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Bogota
Elevation 3,021 ft 8 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 1.810000, -78.750000

San Jose (SJO) to Tumaco (TCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to La Florida Airport (TCO) in Tumaco, Colombia is 1,092 kilometers (678 miles / 589 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southeast at a heading of 146°.

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 Colombia. 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 03:29 in San Jose, it's 04:29 in Tumaco.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,013 feet between the two airports. La Florida Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Tumaco (TCO) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 327° (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 La Florida Airport (TCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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