Airport Comparison
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.