SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
1,691 km
1,051 miles
SNF
San Felipe
Venezuela
Distance
1,691 km
1,051 mi / 913 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
88°
east

Airport Comparison

SJO SNF
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Sub Teniente Nestor Arias Airport
IATA Code SJO SNF
ICAO Code MROC SVSP
City San Jose San Felipe
Country Costa Rica Venezuela
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Caracas
Elevation 3,021 ft 761 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 10.280000, -68.760000

San Jose (SJO) to San Felipe (SNF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Sub Teniente Nestor Arias Airport (SNF) in San Felipe, Venezuela is 1,691 kilometers (1,051 miles / 913 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 Costa Rica with Venezuela. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:38 in San Jose, it's 12:38 in San Felipe.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,260 feet between the two airports. Sub Teniente Nestor Arias Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from San Felipe (SNF) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 270° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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