PQE
La Dorada
Colombia
1,165 km
724 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
1,165 km
724 mi / 629 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Bogota
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

PQE SJO
Airport Name German Olano Air Base Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code PQE SJO
ICAO Code SKPQ MROC
City La Dorada San Jose
Country Colombia Costa Rica
Timezone America/Bogota America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 566 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 5.480000, -74.660000 9.990000, -84.210000

La Dorada (PQE) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from German Olano Air Base (PQE) in La Dorada, Colombia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 1,165 kilometers (724 miles / 629 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 20:08 in La Dorada, it's 19:08 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,455 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than German Olano Air Base.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to La Dorada (PQE) follows a heading of 115° (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 German Olano Air Base (PQE) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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