QCO
Colon
Cuba
1,457 km
905 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
1,457 km
905 mi / 787 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Havana
Heading
194°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

QCO SJO
Airport Name Colon Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code QCO SJO
ICAO Code MUCO MROC
City Colon San Jose
Country Cuba Costa Rica
Timezone America/Havana America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 0 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 22.710000, -80.920000 9.990000, -84.210000

Colon (QCO) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Colon Airport (QCO) in Colon, Cuba to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 1,457 kilometers (905 miles / 787 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 194°.

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 Cuba with Costa Rica. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:15 in Colon, it's 03:15 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,021 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Colon Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Colon (QCO) follows a heading of 14° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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