The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA) in Tarija, Bolivia is 4,104 kilometers (2,550 miles / 2,216 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southeast at a heading of 149°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Costa Rica with Bolivia. 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 17:59 in San Jose, it's 19:59 in Tarija.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,058 feet between the two airports. Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza 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 Tarija (TJA) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 327° (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 Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.