ELO
El Dorado
Argentina
5,160 km
3,206 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
5,160 km
3,206 mi / 2,786 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Argentina/Cordoba
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ELO SJO
Airport Name El Dorado Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code ELO SJO
ICAO Code SATD MROC
City El Dorado San Jose
Country Argentina Costa Rica
Timezone America/Argentina/Cordoba America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 685 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -26.400000, -54.570000 9.990000, -84.210000

El Dorado (ELO) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado Airport (ELO) in El Dorado, Argentina to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 5,160 kilometers (3,206 miles / 2,786 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Argentina 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 14:14 in El Dorado, it's 11:14 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 2,336 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than El Dorado Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to El Dorado (ELO) follows a heading of 142° (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 El Dorado Airport (ELO) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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