# Distance from Colon (ONX) to San Jose (SJO)

> 481 km · estimated flight time 2h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 481 km / 299 mi / 260 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 2h
- **Heading**: 279° (west)
- **Return heading**: 98° (east)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: International (Panama) → Costa Rica
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 10:19 in Colon, it's 09:19 in San Jose)
- **Elevation difference**: 2,996 ft (SJO is higher than ONX)

## Airports

### [Enrique Adolfo Jimenez Airport (ONX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/onx-colon-enrique-adolfo-jimenez-airport/1ef266df-64eb-68b4-854b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Colon, Panama
- ICAO: MPEJ
- Timezone: America/Panama
- Coordinates: 9.360000, -79.870000
- Elevation: 25 ft

### [Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sjo-san-jose-juan-santamaria-international-airport/1ef266df-6643-69f0-a227-06bb2780ed98)

- City: San Jose, Costa Rica
- ICAO: MROC
- Timezone: America/Costa_Rica
- Coordinates: 9.990000, -84.210000
- Elevation: 3,021 ft

## Route notes

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

Time-zone information: When it's 10:19 in Colon, it's 09:19 in San Jose.

## Related

- [Enrique Adolfo Jimenez Airport (ONX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/onx-colon-enrique-adolfo-jimenez-airport/1ef266df-64eb-68b4-854b-06bb2780ed98)
- [Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sjo-san-jose-juan-santamaria-international-airport/1ef266df-6643-69f0-a227-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)