MQK
San Matias
Bolivia
4,079 km
2,534 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
4,079 km
2,534 mi / 2,202 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/La_Paz
Heading
314°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

MQK SJO
Airport Name San Matias Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code MQK SJO
ICAO Code SLTI MROC
City San Matias San Jose
Country Bolivia Costa Rica
Timezone America/La_Paz America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 403 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -16.340000, -58.400000 9.990000, -84.210000

San Matias (MQK) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Matias Airport (MQK) in San Matias, Bolivia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 4,079 kilometers (2,534 miles / 2,202 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 Bolivia 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 00:30 in San Matias, it's 22:30 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,618 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than San Matias Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to San Matias (MQK) follows a heading of 136° (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 Matias Airport (MQK) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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