BVL
Baures
Bolivia
3,471 km
2,157 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
3,471 km
2,157 mi / 1,874 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/La_Paz
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BVL SJO
Airport Name Baures Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code BVL SJO
ICAO Code SLBA MROC
City Baures San Jose
Country Bolivia Costa Rica
Timezone America/La_Paz America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 470 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -13.580000, -63.580000 9.990000, -84.210000

Baures (BVL) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baures Airport (BVL) in Baures, Bolivia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 3,471 kilometers (2,157 miles / 1,874 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 Bolivia 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 18:31 in Baures, it's 16:31 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,551 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Baures Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Baures (BVL) follows a heading of 139° (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 Baures Airport (BVL) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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