LGQ
Lago Agrio
Ecuador
1,368 km
850 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
1,368 km
850 mi / 739 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
324°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

LGQ SJO
Airport Name Nueva Loja Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code LGQ SJO
ICAO Code SENL MROC
City Lago Agrio San Jose
Country Ecuador Costa Rica
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 980 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 0.090000, -76.870000 9.990000, -84.210000

Lago Agrio (LGQ) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nueva Loja Airport (LGQ) in Lago Agrio, Ecuador to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 1,368 kilometers (850 miles / 739 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 04:12 in Lago Agrio, it's 03:12 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,041 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Nueva Loja Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Lago Agrio (LGQ) follows a heading of 143° (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 Nueva Loja Airport (LGQ) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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