BCA
Baracoa
Cuba
1,553 km
965 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
1,553 km
965 mi / 839 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Havana
Heading
223°
southwest

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BCA SJO
Airport Name Gustavo Rizo Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code BCA SJO
ICAO Code MUBA MROC
City Baracoa San Jose
Country Cuba Costa Rica
Timezone America/Havana America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 26 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 20.370000, -74.510000 9.990000, -84.210000

Baracoa (BCA) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gustavo Rizo Airport (BCA) in Baracoa, Cuba to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 1,553 kilometers (965 miles / 839 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 223°.

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 Cuba with Costa Rica. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:39 in Baracoa, it's 18:39 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,995 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Gustavo Rizo Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Baracoa (BCA) follows a heading of 41° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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