SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
2,427 km
1,508 miles
TUV
Tucupita
Venezuela
Distance
2,427 km
1,508 mi / 1,311 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
90°
east

Airport Comparison

SJO TUV
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Tucupita Airport
IATA Code SJO TUV
ICAO Code MROC SVTC
City San Jose Tucupita
Country Costa Rica Venezuela
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Caracas
Elevation 3,021 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 9.090000, -62.090000

San Jose (SJO) to Tucupita (TUV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Tucupita Airport (TUV) in Tucupita, Venezuela is 2,427 kilometers (1,508 miles / 1,311 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 Venezuela. 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 23:05 in San Jose, it's 01:05 in Tucupita.

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

The return flight from Tucupita (TUV) 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 Tucupita Airport (TUV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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