IBB
Isabela
Ecuador
1,426 km
886 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
1,426 km
886 mi / 770 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Pacific/Galapagos
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

IBB SJO
Airport Name General Villamil Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code IBB SJO
ICAO Code SEII MROC
City Isabela San Jose
Country Ecuador Costa Rica
Timezone Pacific/Galapagos America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 35 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -0.940000, -90.950000 9.990000, -84.210000

Isabela (IBB) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Villamil Airport (IBB) in Isabela, Ecuador to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 1,426 kilometers (886 miles / 770 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 18:06 in Isabela, it's 18:06 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,986 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than General Villamil Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Isabela (IBB) follows a heading of 212° (south southwest). 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 Villamil Airport (IBB) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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