PIO
Pisco
Peru
2,782 km
1,729 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
2,782 km
1,729 mi / 1,502 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Lima
Heading
341°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

PIO SJO
Airport Name Capitan FAP Renan Elias Olivera International Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code PIO SJO
ICAO Code SPSO MROC
City Pisco San Jose
Country Peru Costa Rica
Timezone America/Lima America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 39 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -13.740000, -76.220000 9.990000, -84.210000

Pisco (PIO) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Capitan FAP Renan Elias Olivera International Airport (PIO) in Pisco, Peru to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 2,782 kilometers (1,729 miles / 1,502 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 Peru 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 02:16 in Pisco, it's 01:16 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,982 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Capitan FAP Renan Elias Olivera International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Pisco (PIO) follows a heading of 161° (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 Capitan FAP Renan Elias Olivera International Airport (PIO) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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