PTM
Palmarito
Venezuela
1,565 km
972 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
1,565 km
972 mi / 845 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Caracas
Heading
281°
west

Airport Comparison

PTM SJO
Airport Name Palmarito Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code PTM SJO
ICAO Code SVPT MROC
City Palmarito San Jose
Country Venezuela Costa Rica
Timezone America/Caracas America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 347 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 7.570000, -70.180000 9.990000, -84.210000

Palmarito (PTM) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Palmarito Airport (PTM) in Palmarito, Venezuela to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 1,565 kilometers (972 miles / 845 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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 Venezuela 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 18:51 in Palmarito, it's 16:51 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,674 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Palmarito Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Palmarito (PTM) follows a heading of 99° (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 Palmarito Airport (PTM) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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