SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
2,057 km
1,278 miles
SQU
Plaza Saposoa
Peru
Distance
2,057 km
1,278 mi / 1,111 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
156°
south southeast

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SJO SQU
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Saposoa Airport
IATA Code SJO SQU
ICAO Code MROC SPOA
City San Jose Plaza Saposoa
Country Costa Rica Peru
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Lima
Elevation 3,021 ft 982 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 -6.960000, -76.770000

San Jose (SJO) to Plaza Saposoa (SQU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Saposoa Airport (SQU) in Plaza Saposoa, Peru is 2,057 kilometers (1,278 miles / 1,111 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 156°.

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 Peru. 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 13:58 in San Jose, it's 14:58 in Plaza Saposoa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,039 feet between the two airports. Saposoa Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Plaza Saposoa (SQU) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 336° (north 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 Saposoa Airport (SQU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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