SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
1,308 km
813 miles
VGZ
Villagarzon
Colombia
Distance
1,308 km
813 mi / 706 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
140°
southeast

Airport Comparison

SJO VGZ
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Villagarzon Airport
IATA Code SJO VGZ
ICAO Code MROC SKVG
City San Jose Villagarzon
Country Costa Rica Colombia
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Bogota
Elevation 3,021 ft 1,240 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 0.980000, -76.610000

San Jose (SJO) to Villagarzon (VGZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Villagarzon Airport (VGZ) in Villagarzon, Colombia is 1,308 kilometers (813 miles / 706 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 140°.

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 12:10 in San Jose, it's 13:10 in Villagarzon.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,781 feet between the two airports. Villagarzon Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Villagarzon (VGZ) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 320° (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 Villagarzon Airport (VGZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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