SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
1,563 km
971 miles
TSC
Taisha
Ecuador
Distance
1,563 km
971 mi / 844 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
151°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

SJO TSC
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Taisha Airport
IATA Code SJO TSC
ICAO Code MROC SETH
City San Jose Taisha
Country Costa Rica Ecuador
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Guayaquil
Elevation 3,021 ft 1,669 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 -2.380000, -77.500000

San Jose (SJO) to Taisha (TSC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Taisha Airport (TSC) in Taisha, Ecuador is 1,563 kilometers (971 miles / 844 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 151°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 12:58 in San Jose, it's 13:58 in Taisha.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,352 feet between the two airports. Taisha Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Taisha (TSC) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 332° (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 Taisha Airport (TSC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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