BTO
Botopasi
Suriname
3,236 km
2,011 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
3,236 km
2,011 mi / 1,747 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Paramaribo
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BTO SJO
Airport Name Botopasi Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code BTO SJO
ICAO Code SMBO MROC
City Botopasi San Jose
Country Suriname Costa Rica
Timezone America/Paramaribo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 242 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 4.220000, -55.450000 9.990000, -84.210000

Botopasi (BTO) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Botopasi Airport (BTO) in Botopasi, Suriname to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 3,236 kilometers (2,011 miles / 1,747 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 Suriname 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 06:50 in Botopasi, it's 03:50 in San Jose. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,779 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Botopasi Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Botopasi (BTO) follows a heading of 99° (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 Botopasi Airport (BTO) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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