ACD
Acandi
Colombia
776 km
482 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
776 km
482 mi / 419 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Bogota
Heading
283°
west northwest

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ACD SJO
Airport Name Alcides Fernandez Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code ACD SJO
ICAO Code SKAD MROC
City Acandi San Jose
Country Colombia Costa Rica
Timezone America/Bogota America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 50 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 8.520000, -77.300000 9.990000, -84.210000

Acandi (ACD) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alcides Fernandez Airport (ACD) in Acandi, Colombia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 776 kilometers (482 miles / 419 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 Colombia with Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:47 in Acandi, it's 03:47 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,971 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Alcides Fernandez Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Acandi (ACD) follows a heading of 102° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Alcides Fernandez Airport (ACD) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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