PLT
Plato
Colombia
1,033 km
642 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
1,033 km
642 mi / 558 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Bogota
Heading
272°
west

Airport Comparison

PLT SJO
Airport Name Plato Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code PLT SJO
ICAO Code SKPL MROC
City Plato San Jose
Country Colombia Costa Rica
Timezone America/Bogota America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 69 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 9.800000, -74.780000 9.990000, -84.210000

Plato (PLT) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Plato Airport (PLT) in Plato, Colombia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 1,033 kilometers (642 miles / 558 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 22:57 in Plato, it's 21:57 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,952 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Plato Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Plato (PLT) follows a heading of 90° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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