Airport Comparison
| RIB | SJO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Capitan Av. Selin Zeitun Lopez Airport | Juan Santamaria International Airport |
| IATA Code | RIB | SJO |
| ICAO Code | SLRI | MROC |
| City | Riberalta | San Jose |
| Country | Bolivia | Costa Rica |
| Timezone | America/La_Paz | America/Costa_Rica |
| Elevation | 462 ft | 3,021 ft |
| Coordinates | -11.000000, -66.000000 | 9.990000, -84.210000 |
Riberalta (RIB) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Capitan Av. Selin Zeitun Lopez Airport (RIB) in Riberalta, Bolivia to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 3,082 kilometers (1,915 miles / 1,664 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.
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 Bolivia 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 20:22 in Riberalta, it's 18:22 in San Jose.
There is a significant elevation difference of 2,559 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Capitan Av. Selin Zeitun Lopez Airport.
The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Riberalta (RIB) follows a heading of 139° (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 Capitan Av. Selin Zeitun Lopez Airport (RIB) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.