The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport (TUA) in Tulcan, Ecuador is 1,248 kilometers (776 miles / 674 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.

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 15:44 in San Jose, it's 16:44 in Tulcan.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,628 feet between the two airports. Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla 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 Tulcan (TUA) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 325° (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 Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport (TUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.