LOB
Los Andes
Chile
4,972 km
3,089 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
4,972 km
3,089 mi / 2,685 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Santiago
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

LOB SJO
Airport Name San Rafael Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code LOB SJO
ICAO Code SCAN MROC
City Los Andes San Jose
Country Chile Costa Rica
Timezone America/Santiago America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 2,461 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -32.810000, -70.650000 9.990000, -84.210000

Los Andes (LOB) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Rafael Airport (LOB) in Los Andes, Chile to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 4,972 kilometers (3,089 miles / 2,685 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Chile 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 04:57 in Los Andes, it's 01:57 in San Jose. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Los Andes (LOB) follows a heading of 164° (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 San Rafael Airport (LOB) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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