SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
2,203 km
1,369 miles
SOM
San Tome Airport
Venezuela
Distance
2,203 km
1,369 mi / 1,189 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

SJO SOM
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport San Tome Airport
IATA Code SJO SOM
ICAO Code MROC SVST
City San Jose N/A
Country Costa Rica Venezuela
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Caracas
Elevation 3,021 ft 861 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 8.950000, -64.150000

San Jose (SJO) to San Tome Airport (SOM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to San Tome Airport (SOM) in San Tome Airport, Venezuela is 2,203 kilometers (1,369 miles / 1,189 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 07:33 in San Jose, it's 09:33 in San Tome Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,160 feet between the two airports. San Tome Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from San Tome Airport (SOM) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 275° (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 San Tome Airport (SOM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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