SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
1,429 km
888 miles
TQS
Tres Esquinas
Colombia
Distance
1,429 km
888 mi / 772 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
135°
southeast

Airport Comparison

SJO TQS
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Tres Esquinas Air Base
IATA Code SJO TQS
ICAO Code MROC SKTQ
City San Jose Tres Esquinas
Country Costa Rica Colombia
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Bogota
Elevation 3,021 ft 585 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 0.750000, -75.230000

San Jose (SJO) to Tres Esquinas (TQS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Tres Esquinas Air Base (TQS) in Tres Esquinas, Colombia is 1,429 kilometers (888 miles / 772 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 135°.

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 15:33 in San Jose, it's 16:33 in Tres Esquinas.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,436 feet between the two airports. Tres Esquinas Air Base sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Tres Esquinas (TQS) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 316° (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 Tres Esquinas Air Base (TQS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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