CIJ
Cobija
Bolivia
2,895 km
1,799 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
2,895 km
1,799 mi / 1,563 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/La_Paz
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CIJ SJO
Airport Name Capitan Anibal Arab Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code CIJ SJO
ICAO Code SLCO MROC
City Cobija San Jose
Country Bolivia Costa Rica
Timezone America/La_Paz America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 889 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -11.040000, -68.780000 9.990000, -84.210000

Cobija (CIJ) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Capitan Anibal Arab Airport (CIJ) in Cobija, Bolivia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 2,895 kilometers (1,799 miles / 1,563 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 20:40 in Cobija, it's 18:40 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,132 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Capitan Anibal Arab Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Cobija (CIJ) follows a heading of 143° (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 Capitan Anibal Arab Airport (CIJ) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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