SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
848 km
527 miles
TRB
Turbo
Colombia
Distance
848 km
527 mi / 458 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
104°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

SJO TRB
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Gonzalo Mejia Airport
IATA Code SJO TRB
ICAO Code MROC SKTU
City San Jose Turbo
Country Costa Rica Colombia
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Bogota
Elevation 3,021 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 8.070000, -76.740000

San Jose (SJO) to Turbo (TRB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Gonzalo Mejia Airport (TRB) in Turbo, Colombia is 848 kilometers (527 miles / 458 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 03:00 in San Jose, it's 04:00 in Turbo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,015 feet between the two airports. Gonzalo Mejia Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Turbo (TRB) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 285° (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 Gonzalo Mejia Airport (TRB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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