SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
3,473 km
2,158 miles
TCQ
Tacna
Peru
Distance
3,473 km
2,158 mi / 1,875 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
154°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

SJO TCQ
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport
IATA Code SJO TCQ
ICAO Code MROC SPTN
City San Jose Tacna
Country Costa Rica Peru
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Lima
Elevation 3,021 ft 1,538 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 -18.050000, -70.280000

San Jose (SJO) to Tacna (TCQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport (TCQ) in Tacna, Peru is 3,473 kilometers (2,158 miles / 1,875 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southeast at a heading of 154°.

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 20:48 in San Jose, it's 21:48 in Tacna.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,483 feet between the two airports. Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Tacna (TCQ) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 333° (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 Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport (TCQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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