SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
3,859 km
2,398 miles
VAH
Vallegrande
Bolivia
Distance
3,859 km
2,398 mi / 2,084 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
145°
southeast

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.

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