CPP
Pica
Chile
3,817 km
2,371 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
3,817 km
2,371 mi / 2,061 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Santiago
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPP SJO
Airport Name Coposa Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code CPP SJO
ICAO Code SCKP MROC
City Pica San Jose
Country Chile Costa Rica
Timezone America/Santiago America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 12,468 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -20.750000, -68.680000 9.990000, -84.210000

Pica (CPP) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Coposa Airport (CPP) in Pica, Chile to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 3,817 kilometers (2,371 miles / 2,061 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 Chile 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 14:36 in Pica, it's 11:36 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 9,447 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits lower than Coposa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Pica (CPP) follows a heading of 154° (south 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 Coposa Airport (CPP) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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