SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
2,229 km
1,385 miles
UCZ
Uchiza
Peru
Distance
2,229 km
1,385 mi / 1,204 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
157°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

SJO UCZ
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Uchiza Airport
IATA Code SJO UCZ
ICAO Code MROC SPIZ
City San Jose Uchiza
Country Costa Rica Peru
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Lima
Elevation 3,021 ft 1,965 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 -8.470000, -76.350000

San Jose (SJO) to Uchiza (UCZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Uchiza Airport (UCZ) in Uchiza, Peru is 2,229 kilometers (1,385 miles / 1,204 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southeast at a heading of 157°.

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 Peru. 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 23:24 in San Jose, it's 00:24 in Uchiza.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,056 feet between the two airports. Uchiza Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Uchiza (UCZ) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 337° (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 Uchiza Airport (UCZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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