SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
1,422 km
884 miles
TPC
Tarapoa
Ecuador
Distance
1,422 km
884 mi / 768 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
142°
southeast

Airport Comparison

SJO TPC
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Tarapoa Airport
IATA Code SJO TPC
ICAO Code MROC SETR
City San Jose Tarapoa
Country Costa Rica Ecuador
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Guayaquil
Elevation 3,021 ft 814 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 -0.120000, -76.340000

San Jose (SJO) to Tarapoa (TPC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Tarapoa Airport (TPC) in Tarapoa, Ecuador is 1,422 kilometers (884 miles / 768 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 142°.

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 Ecuador. 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 11:09 in San Jose, it's 12:09 in Tarapoa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,207 feet between the two airports. Tarapoa Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Tarapoa (TPC) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 322° (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 Tarapoa Airport (TPC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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