NQU
Nuqui
Colombia
900 km
559 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
900 km
559 mi / 486 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Bogota
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

NQU SJO
Airport Name Reyes Murillo Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code NQU SJO
ICAO Code SKNQ MROC
City Nuqui San Jose
Country Colombia Costa Rica
Timezone America/Bogota America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 12 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 5.700000, -77.280000 9.990000, -84.210000

Nuqui (NQU) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Reyes Murillo Airport (NQU) in Nuqui, Colombia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 900 kilometers (559 miles / 486 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 20:35 in Nuqui, it's 19:35 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,009 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Reyes Murillo Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Nuqui (NQU) follows a heading of 121° (east 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 Reyes Murillo Airport (NQU) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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