Airport Comparison
| SJO | SOX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Juan Santamaria International Airport | Alberto Lleras Camargo Airport |
| IATA Code | SJO | SOX |
| ICAO Code | MROC | SKSO |
| City | San Jose | Sogamoso |
| Country | Costa Rica | Colombia |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica | America/Bogota |
| Elevation | 3,021 ft | 8,155 ft |
| Coordinates | 9.990000, -84.210000 | 5.680000, -72.970000 |
San Jose (SJO) to Sogamoso (SOX) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Alberto Lleras Camargo Airport (SOX) in Sogamoso, Colombia is 1,327 kilometers (825 miles / 717 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.
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 Costa Rica with Colombia. 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 17:48 in San Jose, it's 18:48 in Sogamoso.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,134 feet between the two airports. Alberto Lleras Camargo Airport sits higher than Juan Santamaria International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Sogamoso (SOX) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 292° (west northwest). 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 Alberto Lleras Camargo Airport (SOX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.