PYO
Puerto Putumayo
Ecuador
1,435 km
892 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
1,435 km
892 mi / 775 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

PYO SJO
Airport Name Putumayo Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code PYO SJO
ICAO Code SEPT MROC
City Puerto Putumayo San Jose
Country Ecuador Costa Rica
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 733 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 0.080000, -75.900000 9.990000, -84.210000

Puerto Putumayo (PYO) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Putumayo Airport (PYO) in Puerto Putumayo, Ecuador to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 1,435 kilometers (892 miles / 775 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 12:24 in Puerto Putumayo, it's 11:24 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,288 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Putumayo Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Puerto Putumayo (PYO) follows a heading of 140° (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 Putumayo Airport (PYO) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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