SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
5,867 km
3,646 miles
ZUD
Ancud
Chile
Distance
5,867 km
3,646 mi / 3,168 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
170°
south

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SJO ZUD
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Pupelde Airport
IATA Code SJO ZUD
ICAO Code MROC SCAC
City San Jose Ancud
Country Costa Rica Chile
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Santiago
Elevation 3,021 ft 315 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 -41.900000, -73.800000

San Jose (SJO) to Ancud (ZUD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Pupelde Airport (ZUD) in Ancud, Chile is 5,867 kilometers (3,646 miles / 3,168 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south at a heading of 170°.

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 Chile. 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 11:07 in San Jose, it's 14:07 in Ancud. 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 2,706 feet between the two airports. Pupelde Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Ancud (ZUD) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 347° (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 Pupelde Airport (ZUD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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