SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
946 km
588 miles
TLU
Tolu
Colombia
Distance
946 km
588 mi / 511 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
92°
east

Airport Comparison

SJO TLU
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Tolu Airport
IATA Code SJO TLU
ICAO Code MROC SKTL
City San Jose Tolu
Country Costa Rica Colombia
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Bogota
Elevation 3,021 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 9.510000, -75.590000

San Jose (SJO) to Tolu (TLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Tolu Airport (TLU) in Tolu, Colombia is 946 kilometers (588 miles / 511 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 11:24 in San Jose, it's 12:24 in Tolu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,005 feet between the two airports. Tolu Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Tolu (TLU) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 274° (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 Tolu Airport (TLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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