BGA
Bucaramanga
Colombia
1,254 km
779 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
1,254 km
779 mi / 677 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Bogota
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BGA SJO
Airport Name Palonegro Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code BGA SJO
ICAO Code SKBG MROC
City Bucaramanga San Jose
Country Colombia Costa Rica
Timezone America/Bogota America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 3,897 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 7.130000, -73.180000 9.990000, -84.210000

Bucaramanga (BGA) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Palonegro Airport (BGA) in Bucaramanga, Colombia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 1,254 kilometers (779 miles / 677 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 18:51 in Bucaramanga, it's 17:51 in San Jose.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Bucaramanga (BGA) follows a heading of 104° (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 Palonegro Airport (BGA) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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