Airport Comparison
| FLA | SJO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport | Juan Santamaria International Airport |
| IATA Code | FLA | SJO |
| ICAO Code | SKFL | MROC |
| City | Florencia | San Jose |
| Country | Colombia | Costa Rica |
| Timezone | America/Bogota | America/Costa_Rica |
| Elevation | 803 ft | 3,021 ft |
| Coordinates | 1.590000, -75.560000 | 9.990000, -84.210000 |
Florencia (FLA) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport (FLA) in Florencia, Colombia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 1,337 kilometers (831 miles / 722 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.
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 13:16 in Florencia, it's 12:16 in San Jose.
There is a significant elevation difference of 2,218 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport.
The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Florencia (FLA) follows a heading of 134° (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 Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport (FLA) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.