PTZ
Shell Mera
Ecuador
1,449 km
900 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
1,449 km
900 mi / 782 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

PTZ SJO
Airport Name Rio Amazonas Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code PTZ SJO
ICAO Code SESM MROC
City Shell Mera San Jose
Country Ecuador Costa Rica
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 3,465 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -1.510000, -78.060000 9.990000, -84.210000

Shell Mera (PTZ) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rio Amazonas Airport (PTZ) in Shell Mera, Ecuador to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 1,449 kilometers (900 miles / 782 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 Ecuador 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 19:51 in Shell Mera, it's 18:51 in San Jose.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Shell Mera (PTZ) follows a heading of 152° (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 Rio Amazonas Airport (PTZ) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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