IPI
Ipiales
Colombia
1,246 km
775 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
1,246 km
775 mi / 673 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Bogota
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

IPI SJO
Airport Name San Luis Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code IPI SJO
ICAO Code SKIP MROC
City Ipiales San Jose
Country Colombia Costa Rica
Timezone America/Bogota America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 9,765 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 0.860000, -77.670000 9.990000, -84.210000

Ipiales (IPI) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Luis Airport (IPI) in Ipiales, Colombia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 1,246 kilometers (775 miles / 673 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 13:21 in Ipiales, it's 12:21 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,744 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits lower than San Luis Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Ipiales (IPI) follows a heading of 144° (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 San Luis Airport (IPI) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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