APB
Apolo
Bolivia
3,255 km
2,023 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
3,255 km
2,023 mi / 1,758 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/La_Paz
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

APB SJO
Airport Name Apolo Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code APB SJO
ICAO Code SLAP MROC
City Apolo San Jose
Country Bolivia Costa Rica
Timezone America/La_Paz America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 4,639 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -14.740000, -68.410000 9.990000, -84.210000

Apolo (APB) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Apolo Airport (APB) in Apolo, Bolivia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 3,255 kilometers (2,023 miles / 1,758 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Bolivia 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 01:32 in Apolo, it's 23:32 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,618 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits lower than Apolo Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Apolo (APB) follows a heading of 147° (south 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 Apolo Airport (APB) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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