SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
1,269 km
788 miles
TIB
Tibu
Colombia
Distance
1,269 km
788 mi / 685 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
96°
east

Airport Comparison

SJO TIB
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Tibu Airport
IATA Code SJO TIB
ICAO Code MROC SKTB
City San Jose Tibu
Country Costa Rica Colombia
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Bogota
Elevation 3,021 ft 194 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 8.630000, -72.730000

San Jose (SJO) to Tibu (TIB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Tibu Airport (TIB) in Tibu, Colombia is 1,269 kilometers (788 miles / 685 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 04:26 in San Jose, it's 05:26 in Tibu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,827 feet between the two airports. Tibu Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Tibu (TIB) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 278° (west). 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 Tibu Airport (TIB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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