CTG
Cartagena
Colombia
953 km
592 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
953 km
592 mi / 515 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Bogota
Heading
268°
west

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Airport Comparison

CTG SJO
Airport Name Rafael Nunez International Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code CTG SJO
ICAO Code SKCG MROC
City Cartagena San Jose
Country Colombia Costa Rica
Timezone America/Bogota America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 4 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 10.440000, -75.510000 9.990000, -84.210000

Cartagena (CTG) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) in Cartagena, Colombia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 953 kilometers (592 miles / 515 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 11:29 in Cartagena, it's 10:29 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,017 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Rafael Nunez International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Cartagena (CTG) follows a heading of 86° (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 Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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