Airport Comparison
| SJO | VIG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Juan Santamaria International Airport | Juan Pablo Perez Alfonso Airport |
| IATA Code | SJO | VIG |
| ICAO Code | MROC | SVVG |
| City | San Jose | El Vigia |
| Country | Costa Rica | Venezuela |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica | America/Caracas |
| Elevation | 3,021 ft | 250 ft |
| Coordinates | 9.990000, -84.210000 | 8.620000, -71.670000 |
San Jose (SJO) to El Vigia (VIG) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Juan Pablo Perez Alfonso Airport (VIG) in El Vigia, Venezuela is 1,384 kilometers (860 miles / 747 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east at a heading of 95°.
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 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 11:15 in San Jose, it's 13:15 in El Vigia.
There is a significant elevation difference of 2,771 feet between the two airports. Juan Pablo Perez Alfonso Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.
The return flight from El Vigia (VIG) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 277° (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 Juan Pablo Perez Alfonso Airport (VIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.