Airport Comparison
| SJO | VAH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Juan Santamaria International Airport | Capitan Av. Vidal Villagomez Toledo Airport |
| IATA Code | SJO | VAH |
| ICAO Code | MROC | SLVG |
| City | San Jose | Vallegrande |
| Country | Costa Rica | Bolivia |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica | America/La_Paz |
| Elevation | 3,021 ft | 6,551 ft |
| Coordinates | 9.990000, -84.210000 | -18.480000, -64.100000 |
San Jose (SJO) to Vallegrande (VAH) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Capitan Av. Vidal Villagomez Toledo Airport (VAH) in Vallegrande, Bolivia is 3,859 kilometers (2,398 miles / 2,084 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southeast at a heading of 145°.
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 Bolivia. 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 19:32 in San Jose, it's 21:32 in Vallegrande.
There is a significant elevation difference of 3,530 feet between the two airports. Capitan Av. Vidal Villagomez Toledo 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 Vallegrande (VAH) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 324° (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 Capitan Av. Vidal Villagomez Toledo Airport (VAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.