ESM
Tachina
Ecuador
1,123 km
698 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
1,123 km
698 mi / 606 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ESM SJO
Airport Name General Rivadeneira Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code ESM SJO
ICAO Code SETN MROC
City Tachina San Jose
Country Ecuador Costa Rica
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 32 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 0.980000, -79.630000 9.990000, -84.210000

Tachina (ESM) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Rivadeneira Airport (ESM) in Tachina, Ecuador to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 1,123 kilometers (698 miles / 606 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 Ecuador 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 18:47 in Tachina, it's 17:47 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,989 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than General Rivadeneira Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Tachina (ESM) follows a heading of 153° (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 General Rivadeneira Airport (ESM) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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