PCO
La Ribera
Mexico
3,082 km
1,915 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
3,082 km
1,915 mi / 1,664 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Mazatlan
Heading
115°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

PCO SJO
Airport Name Punta Colorada Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code PCO SJO
ICAO Code MMPL MROC
City La Ribera San Jose
Country Mexico Costa Rica
Timezone America/Mazatlan America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 55 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 23.580000, -109.540000 9.990000, -84.210000

La Ribera (PCO) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Punta Colorada Airport (PCO) in La Ribera, Mexico to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 3,082 kilometers (1,915 miles / 1,664 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with Costa Rica. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:06 in La Ribera, it's 12:06 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,966 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Punta Colorada Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to La Ribera (PCO) follows a heading of 303° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Punta Colorada Airport (PCO) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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