SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
1,380 km
857 miles
TAU
Tauramena
Colombia
Distance
1,380 km
857 mi / 745 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
113°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

SJO TAU
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Tauramena Airport
IATA Code SJO TAU
ICAO Code MROC SKTA
City San Jose Tauramena
Country Costa Rica Colombia
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Bogota
Elevation 3,021 ft 1,462 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 5.010000, -72.740000

San Jose (SJO) to Tauramena (TAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Tauramena Airport (TAU) in Tauramena, Colombia is 1,380 kilometers (857 miles / 745 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 17:25 in San Jose, it's 18:25 in Tauramena.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,559 feet between the two airports. Tauramena Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Tauramena (TAU) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 294° (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 Tauramena Airport (TAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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