SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
1,535 km
954 miles
TPN
Tiputini
Ecuador
Distance
1,535 km
954 mi / 829 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
141°
southeast

Airport Comparison

SJO TPN
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Tiputini Airport
IATA Code SJO TPN
ICAO Code MROC SETI
City San Jose Tiputini
Country Costa Rica Ecuador
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Guayaquil
Elevation 3,021 ft 997 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 -0.780000, -75.530000

San Jose (SJO) to Tiputini (TPN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Tiputini Airport (TPN) in Tiputini, Ecuador is 1,535 kilometers (954 miles / 829 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 141°.

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 Ecuador. 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 07:49 in San Jose, it's 08:49 in Tiputini.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,024 feet between the two airports. Tiputini Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Tiputini (TPN) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 321° (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 Tiputini Airport (TPN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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