SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
5,085 km
3,160 miles
VDR
Villa Dolores
Argentina
Distance
5,085 km
3,160 mi / 2,746 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
157°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

SJO VDR
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Villa Dolores Airport
IATA Code SJO VDR
ICAO Code MROC SAOD
City San Jose Villa Dolores
Country Costa Rica Argentina
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Argentina/Cordoba
Elevation 3,021 ft 1,847 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 -31.950000, -65.150000

San Jose (SJO) to Villa Dolores (VDR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Villa Dolores Airport (VDR) in Villa Dolores, Argentina is 5,085 kilometers (3,160 miles / 2,746 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 157°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Costa Rica with Argentina. 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 05:52 in San Jose, it's 08:52 in Villa Dolores. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,174 feet between the two airports. Villa Dolores Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

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

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