BAQ
Barranquilla
Colombia
1,036 km
644 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
1,036 km
644 mi / 559 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Bogota
Heading
265°
west

Airport Comparison

BAQ SJO
Airport Name Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code BAQ SJO
ICAO Code SKBQ MROC
City Barranquilla San Jose
Country Colombia Costa Rica
Timezone America/Bogota America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 98 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 10.890000, -74.780000 9.990000, -84.210000

Barranquilla (BAQ) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) in Barranquilla, Colombia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 1,036 kilometers (644 miles / 559 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 18:50 in Barranquilla, it's 17:50 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,923 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Barranquilla (BAQ) follows a heading of 84° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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