SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
1,336 km
830 miles
VVC
Villavicencio
Colombia
Distance
1,336 km
830 mi / 722 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
118°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

SJO VVC
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Vanguardia Airport
IATA Code SJO VVC
ICAO Code MROC SKVV
City San Jose Villavicencio
Country Costa Rica Colombia
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Bogota
Elevation 3,021 ft 1,394 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 4.170000, -73.610000

San Jose (SJO) to Villavicencio (VVC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Vanguardia Airport (VVC) in Villavicencio, Colombia is 1,336 kilometers (830 miles / 722 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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 06:08 in San Jose, it's 07:08 in Villavicencio.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,627 feet between the two airports. Vanguardia Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Villavicencio (VVC) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 300° (west 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 Vanguardia Airport (VVC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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